Senior Counsel & Contracts Manager – Energy & Environment

About the role

Amentum's Energy & Environment Business Group is looking for a Senior Counsel & Contracts Manager to handle the legal and contractual needs of a growing portfolio, supporting nuclear project pursuits, performance and closeouts, as well as non-nuclear commercial business. The role reports to the Business Unit General Counsel and Contracts VP and combines legal advice with hands-on contract negotiation and administration. It is a hybrid position, working 3 days a week in the office, based locally at the Reston, VA or Oak Ridge, TN office. US citizenship is required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to senior leaders and draft, negotiate and review EPC contracts, services agreements, NDAs, MOUs, IP licenses, joint venture and project finance agreements.
• Advise on compliance with federal regulations such as FAR/DFARS, DOE, NRC, FCPA, ITAR and EAR, and advise on international and environmental laws.
• Identify and manage legal and contractual risks in bids, project execution and closeout, and support dispute resolution, claims and litigation.
• Lead the contract lifecycle, including pre-award support for proposals and bids, post-award monitoring of compliance, deliverables, change orders and claims, and subcontractor and vendor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with flow-down terms on federally funded projects and develop SOPs, templates and training for contract management.

Required profile

• Typically 10+ years of combined legal and contracts management experience, with at least 3-5 years in a government contractor or energy-related environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Demonstrated experience with nuclear project development, licensing and compliance, and with EPC and government contracts.
• Preferred: additional contracts management certification (e.g., CFCM, CPCM).

Required skills

• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting regulations and commercial procurement principles.
• Ability to assess and mitigate legal, operational and reputational risks.

What we offer

• Compensation of approximately 240K - 265K plus bonus.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.