Description:

Job Summary:
A Prime Contractor is seeking a General Counsel for its Monroeville, PA location, which is just a few miles from Pittsburgh. You will perform your work primarily at A Prime Contractor's Monroeville. PA office, you will have the ability to telework on an as-needed basis, depending on personal and business needs. The BPMI General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel on all matters affecting BPMI activities at all BPMI locations, including Pittsburgh, PA, Schenectady, NY, Mishawaka, IN, and Barberton, OH locations.

The A Prime Contractor General Counsel will independently and proactively?identify organizational needs and address as appropriate. The A Prime Contractor General Counsel will carry out complex and varied assignments requiring a high order of original and creative analysis from the A Prime Contractor General Manager and require extensive input from various departments of the A Prime Contractor organization; will make primary legal determinations in matters of substantial importance to A Prime Contractor; will maintain contact with and receive direction from the Board of Directors and interface Bechtel's corporate legal department; and?will direct and review work of outside counsel, as needed.

Responsibilities:
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as senior counsel and advisor to A Prime Contractor General Manager on the full range of A Prime Contractor activities and performing assignments as requested.
Provide counsel regarding government contracting and prime contract compliance issues.
Act as legal resource to BPMI management regarding employment law issues, Labor Relations, union matters, and employee benefit issues, including ERISA.
Carry out assignments independently and make final legal determinations in matters of substantial importance to BPMI.
Proactively identify issues and needs of BPMI and work collaboratively with BPMI management to address and resolve needs.
Interface with company management, provide support to the BPMI Board of Directors as needed, and confer and negotiate with attorneys representing other companies and with the Government and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).
Advise BPMI management regarding subcontracting and procurement in the government contracting environment.
Advise on Export Control matters including federal regulations/licensing under International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Collaborate with BPMI management in the development and application of company policies, procedures, and business practices.
Provide counsel in prevention, handling and settlement of lawsuits, charges, and claims.
Advise on the legal aspects and implications on the full range of federal and state laws and regulations affecting the BPMI organization.
Advise on and support EEO and Environmental, Safety, and Health program objectives.
Perform other related duties as required.

What you can expect:

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to the United States Navy and global security.
Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits (https://www.bpmionline.com/benefits) with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work opportunities and wellness initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements:

J.D. degree from accredited law school program plus 10+ years' experience as an attorney representing a corporation, the U.S. Government, U.S. Government contractor, or other related corporate law experience.
Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, or the ability to obtain Limited In-House Corporate Counsel License within 6 months.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Current license to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania.
Current Secret government clearance
Previous legal experience working with the NNPP.
Additional education and/or experience in government contracting. ?
Working knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Experience working as counsel for a government contractor.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Keen attention to detail.