Attorney - Litigation & Regulatory Compliance

Accountabilities: The Attorney will provide litigation-focused legal support, regulatory analysis, and documentation review to help ensure compliance with federal requirements and contractual obligations. Key responsibilities include: Review contractor compliance with 10 CFR Part 719 and applicable Department of Energy contract requirements. Examine legal cost invoices for accuracy, allowability, and regulatory compliance, and provide recommendations to the Office of Chief Counsel. Review Legal Management Plans, annual budgets, engagement letters, staffing and resource plans, settlement requests, and other contractor submissions. Conduct legal research and prepare legal analyses, opinions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents. Research federal procurement and government contracting matters and provide related legal support. Support contractor negotiations by researching applicable legal authorities, preparing documentation, and developing legal analyses and recommendations. Evaluate attorney billing rates for reasonableness and provide recommendations. Research, draft, and review legal materials involving real and personal property, appropriations, environmental law, administrative law, and state regulatory requirements. Requirements Candidates should bring substantial legal practice and litigation experience, an active license to practice law, and the ability to handle complex legal and regulatory matters independently. The following qualifications are required: At least 7 years of legal practice experience at the attorney level. At least 7 years of litigation experience. An active law license and good standing with the bar of at least one U.S. state. Candidates licensed in multiple states must be in good standing in every state where they are admitted. Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills. Strong experience drafting agreements and/or contracts. Ability to interpret and assess complex legal, regulatory, contractual, and financial documentation. Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and travel when requested. Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial, although expertise across all areas is not required: 10 CFR Part 719 and related federal regulatory requirements. Federal procurement law and government contracting. Environmental and administrative law. Appropriations law. Real and personal property law. State regulatory requirements and procedures. Benefits Annual salary starting at $100,000, with a range of up to $175,000. Fully remote work arrangement. Full-time employment. Travel as requested.