Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Senior Counsel, Nuclear Fuel

Westinghouse Electric Corporation$144K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate Degree
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience, focusing on commercial and business law
  • Membership in a US State Bar
  • Experience with corporate governance processes in regulated environments
  • Preferred: in-house counsel experience or negotiating international commercial agreements
  • Preferred: experience in energy, nuclear, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
  • Preferred: foreign language skills (Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean)

Responsibilities

  • Identify legal and commercial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
  • Review, analyze, and negotiate complex commercial agreements related to Nuclear Fuel
  • Draft customer contracts and convert prime contract sales terms for suppliers
  • Engage in complex negotiations with domestic and international stakeholders
  • Advise management on legal, compliance, and regulatory risks in transactions
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet corporate objectives
  • Train and advise on legal issues, compliance, and risk management strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits including dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness Programs including Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Flexible Work Arrangements for better work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to acknowledge employee achievements
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
About the role:

As a Senior Counsel, Nuclear Fuel you will provide strategic legal support across complex commercial, regulatory, and contractual matters for our Global Operating Plant (OPX) Nuclear Fuel businessYou will be a strategic partner and support the offer development process, internal governance matters, and other legal and contractual matters that arise during project execution and commercial disputes. Within OPX Nuclear Fuel business, you will have a primary focus on our US-based Nuclear Fuel business. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel, OPX Nuclear Fuel and be located at either our Cranberry Township, PA or Columbia, SC sites. Hybrid Work Schedule.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify legal and commercial risks to the enterprise and develop practical strategies to mitigate or eliminate such risks while supporting our goals.
  • Review, analyze, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, such as Nuclear Fuel Supply Contracts, including supply agreements, technical services contracts, nondisclosure agreements, software licensing and development agreements, and teaming agreements.
  • Skilfulness in drafting terms of complex project customer contracts and translation of prime contract sales terms to suppliers and vendors. Experience developing supply chain master or blanket agreements for critical long lead material procurements.
  • Participate in complex negotiations with domestic and international customers and suppliers.
  • Identify issues and promptly advise management on legal, compliance and regulatory risks associated with business transactions.
  • Collaborate to partner with internal project management groups and business teams to achieve corporate goals.
  • Train and advise management on legal issues, compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Travel domestically and internationally on an as-required basis.


Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctorate Degree
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on commercial and business law
  • Membership in a US State Bar
  • Experience with corporate governance processes in a regulated environment
  • Prior in-house counsel experience and/or experience negotiating international commercial agreements preferred.
  • Experience supporting energy, nuclear, manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred.
  • Foreign language skills (Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean) preferred.


We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000 to $180,000 per year.

#LI-Hybrid

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program

About Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is an American manufacturing company that provides services to various industries, including nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and defense. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. The company has a long history of innovation and has been involved in many significant projects, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the United States. Today, Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a leading provider of nuclear power technology and services, with a global presence in over 20 countries.
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