Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to the Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit (GBU) on matters affecting Bechtel business related to this skillset.  The work is typically complex and challenging, involving issues that are unique and require a high degree of original and creative thought for their solution.  The work performed by the NS&E GBU covers both government work (for customers such as DOE, DOD, NASA), as well commercial nuclear power (both domestic and international) therefore, the Senior Counsel will handle matters that span both sectors of work.

The position reports to the General Counsel of NS&E, with regular engagement and interaction with Bechtel’s Manager of Global Labor and Employment Law and the Global Labor and Employment Law team.   

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership." 

Major Responsibilities:

This position has responsibility for managing assigned employment and labor-related matters working closely with both senior management, Labor Relations, and Human Resources.
Management and handling of domestic and international labor and/or employment litigation matters
Investigating, responding and advising on state, federal and international government administrative actions
Advice on data privacy matters, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related laws
Advice and counsel on strategic domestic and international labor and industrial relations issues, collectively bargained benefits programs, and individual grievance matters
Preparing and presenting training across a variety of labor and employment issues; and supporting internal customers in the development of policies and best practices. 
The position requires determination of case strategy
Effective communication to management regarding litigation developments and costs
Retention and management of outside counsel and internal resources in accordance with Bechtel litigation objectives and case budgets
Management of Bechtel compliance with discovery requirements, including e-discovery obligations, and supervision of Legal Assistant case support
Representation of Bechtel at settlement conferences, mediations and arbitrations; preparation of Bechtel witnesses for deposition; and representation of Bechtel with respect to government audits and internal investigations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

J.D. with strong educational background
10 or more years labor, employment and litigation experience with major firm and/or in house labor/employment group (both U.S. and international)
Admitted to practice law in one or more jurisdictions

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Significant experience handling labor and employment matters related to government projects (e.g., DOE, DOD, NASA)
Experience with Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and Inflation Reduction Act compliance
Experience with a broad variety of case types, including class actions, arbitrations, single plaintiff litigation, and administrative actions both in and outside of the U.S.
Experience in responding to global governmental audits and investigations
Collegial approach to the practice of law
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure; strong initiative
Exceptional analytical and investigative skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Experience interfacing with executive management, and high level of client service skills
Willingness and ability to travel regularly
Other areas of legal experience and background are of interest, as opportunities may exist to provide legal support beyond labor and employment law