General Law Counsel - Attorney - Regulatory and Law, Hybrid

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

* These benefits vary by job classification.

Are you a licensed attorney with experience in federal procurement and regulatory compliance? Do you want to join a diverse team that advises on challenging issues and contributes to national security? Then we encourage you to apply!

Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) is seeking a talented and team‑oriented attorney to provide legal advice to management and staff on a variety of legal issues, with a focus on federal procurement, regulatory compliance, construction, and real estate.

As in‑house counsel to National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (NTESS), which operates Sandia for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), you will offer practical legal and business solutions to support Sandia’s mission and cutting‑edge programs.

You may also gain exposure to and mentorship in additional legal areas, including privacy law, data security, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), internal and external audits, and Environmental Health & Safety. Experience or interest in Environmental Health & Safety law, corporate governance, taxation, or privacy law is a plus but not required.

• Provide clear, timely, and actionable legal advice to executive leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with supply chain professionals to negotiate subcontract terms and resolve administration issues.
• Develop solutions to complex legal and compliance problems under federal regulations, the NNSA‑NTESS contract, and NTESS corporate procedures.
• Research and respond to legal questions related to a government‑owned, contractor‑operated laboratory.
• Advise on scientific and infrastructure projects.
• Provide proactive legal counsel to mitigate legal liability.
• Support compliance with statutory, administrative, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver risk analyses to support risk‑informed decision‑making.
• You must be willing to take on new areas of law and other duties as assigned. The selected applicant must be able to work independently and adapt to evolving business needs.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary and is expected to work on‑site a minimum of 2‑3 days/week.

$133,800 - $227,500

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal practice.
• Admission to practice in New Mexico or eligibility to gain admission within one year via UBE Score Transfer, Reciprocity, or Limited Licensure as In‑House Counsel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance.

• Experience with DOE M&O contractors, national laboratories, or federal government contracts.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition…