Sr. Counsel, Environment and Infrastructure

Sr. Counsel, Environment and Infrastructure

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Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi‑national corporation, a small start‑up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

The Senior Counsel will be an integral member of Battelle’s in‑house legal team, primarily providing support to Battelle’s Environment & Infrastructure (E&I) Business Unit on all legal matters. This position will report to Battelle’s Assistant General Counsel, Applied Science & Technology (AS&T) and will be responsible for partnering with internal and external business clients and members of the legal team to effectively provide exemplary, pro‑active, and timely legal advice.

The successful candidate will be committed to building and maintaining trusted internal relationships to facilitate the identification and mitigation of risks while enabling business. Key required skills for this fast‑paced environment include strong leadership skills, demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, commitment to innovation and continuous process improvement, and ability to independently manage a large and complex workload while having ownership of results.

Members of the legal team also possess or develop subject matter expertise and have responsibilities in areas supporting the entire enterprise.

This position will be based at Battelle’s world headquarters in Columbus, Ohio
, and requires 60% weekly in‑office presence. Occasional travel will be required (3‑4 trips per year is typical). Battelle follows a 9/80 work schedule.

• Manages and provides advice and counsel to internal clients on a variety of legal matters germane to the E&I Business Unit (e.g., government and commercial contracting, proposal and contracts lifecycle, compliance, disputes, etc.). Arranges for legal resources for areas outside the attorney’s competency or responsibility.
• Effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders within the Contracts, Procurement, Business Development, Business Unit and Executive Management, IP & Tech Transfer, and Information Technology and Finance team, among others.
• Supports procurement and subcontracting efforts and negotiates with external entities on a variety of issues, including allocation of risks, IP ownership and licensing, key terms and conditions.
• Be a go‑to business partner who is able to provide both practical and timely legal advice that facilities expedient deal‑making.
• Assist with development of templates, policies and playbooks; be willing to train others and drive efficiency improvement projects to closure.
• Bring ideas and solutions to the table, not just problems, when working with internal clients.
• Willingness to work on the smallest and simplest, as well as the most complex, legal matters faced by Battelle.
• Operate at the highest levels of integrity and ethical behavior; exercise impeccable judgment and discretion.
• Act as a Mission First cultural leader consistently demonstrating Battelle’s values and mission.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Ohio, or ability to obtain reciprocity or corporate counsel license in Ohio.
• At least 7 years of experience with contracting and subcontracting in support of U.S. Government programs and/or commercial contracting, at a nationally recognized law firm and/or as a contracting professional or in‑house counsel at a government contracting company including:
• Expert knowledge and experience working with the FAR and related supplements, and other pertinent agency acquisition regulations.
• Experience with sell‑side commercial contracts, including for both services and products.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with reviewing requests for proposals, bid submissions and protests, Organization and Personal…