Senior Counsel

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

The Senior Counsel supporting the Government Operations business segment at BWXT will rotate through and be available to assist the Nuclear Operations Group (“NOG”), Nuclear Fuel Services (“NFS”) and Technical Services Group (“TSG”) business lines and will be a key legal advisor responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across those various business units. Counsel will develop familiarity with each of the referenced business lines legal operations and needs, will and provide necessary volume and subject matter support to any/all those business lines.

This position requires an attorney experienced in representing Federal Government contractors and able to engage in proposal analysis and preparation, negotiation and interpretation of project and business‑related contracts, contract enforcement during and after project execution, claim development and defense, assistance with project related dispute resolution, labor negotiations, compliance investigation and general business line legal support. Counsel will provide legal guidance, counsel and support to all levels of operating business line management including senior Government Operations executives and project management personnel as well as BWXT Deputy General Counsel.

This position will involve rotation through three Government Operations business line legal departments.

Onsite in Lynchburg, VA, Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC or Tysons, VA. Relocation available. Involves domestic travel to various business facilities.

• Advise company officials and employees on contractual matters both on commercial and U.S. Government contracts with a greater emphasis on the latter. Review and formally concur on major contract actions taken by the company.
• Represent the company before Panels and Boards related to Federal Government Contract Compliance matters and maintain current knowledge on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency supplements to the FAR. Review contract documents and company purchasing procedures for compliance with the pertinent regulations.
• Assist with project proposal preparation and review and potential post‑ award protest.
• Assist with labor negotiations with various unions for various facilities.
• Advise the company on environmental matters and potentially represent the company before regulatory forums on certain environmental issues.
• Assist with Corporate Ethics and Compliance investigations arising out of ethics and compliance hotline calls, employee reporting through the management chain or at…