TerraPower.

Senior Corporate Counsel Commercial - Construction

Bellevue, WA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$197k-$295kDetected 15 days ago

NegotiationExcelProcurementContract ManagementIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington.
At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health.
In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world.

Provides programmatic support for the TerraPower Lawyers, and reports to the Associate General Counsel.
Prepares drafts of agreements and other documents and handles both routine and first line non-routine contract review and negotiations in support of the Procurement team and Contracts team
Lead/assist in negotiation and drafting of complex construction agreements of varying types, including EPC and design-build, in support of project delivery for publicly and privately funded construction projects
Manage outside counsel and specialists on construction matters, including related regulatory matters and dispute management.
Provides legal support for TerraPower government contracts and grants and associated compliance requirements.
Supports the creation of, and updates to, standard contract templates for TerraPower's business.
Creates and formats documents electronically including letters, memos, status reports, presentations (PowerPoint), spreadsheets (Excel), and other related documents.
Files, tracks and updates a variety of business and legal templates and documents.
Manages external work with outside lawyers and others regarding matters on which the TerraPower legal team is working.
Initiates and implements technological improvements to streamline legal review and support.

Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
J.D. required with license to practice in at least one state.
Member of the Washington State Bar, or eligible for admission via in-house rule APR 8(f) which must be obtained promptly after start date.
Periodic domestic travel may be required.

Minimum of 8-10 years' relevant experience, including law firm experience, preferably in construction, commercial contracting, technology, and/or energy sectors, and/or inhouse experience
experience in the nuclear sector a plus.

Strong construction, contract and commercial law experience, including technology transactions.
Experience drafting and negotiating government contracts, grant agreements and related supporting contracts.
Experience documenting complex contracts and business transactions in a clear and organized manner.
Familiarity with regulatory matters, including export control, preferably in the nuclear context.
Ability to manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrated creativity in legal approaches to complex problems and issues that balance business needs and legal risks.
History of integrity, sound legal and business judgment and an ability to communicate effectively.
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently across time zones and cultures to quickly address novel situations and change.
Technical background or proven ability and interest in learning new technologies.
Job Functions
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.
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Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience.
$196,537 - $294,806
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the

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