Senior Counsel, Nuclear Fuel

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

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 business. You 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.

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Why Westinghouse?

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

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus and Innovation

• Speed and Passion to Win

• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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