Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an experienced legal counsel with primary responsibility in the area of employment law to provide advice and legal support to staff and management in support of the research and development mission. In this position, you will acquire knowledge, expertise, and responsibility in other areas spanning the broad scope of SRNL operations. Position reports to the SRNL General Counsel.

SRNL is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, South Carolina, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's most complex environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent academic and employment credentials.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Highly developed writing and communication skills, strong counseling and negotiating skills, and the ability to operate successfully in a culture that values consultation and collaboration.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and be committed to provide quality service to clients in a professional services organization.
Working knowledge of various related statutes, regulations and case law that pertain to employment law, discrimination, diversity, and equal employment opportunity is required.
An understanding of the DOE as well as its facilities and management and operating contractor system would be of great benefit.
Experience providing legal advice on contracts and other legal agreements, especially federal government contracting, is desirable but not required.