Job Duties/Scope Of Work
WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH CPCCo!
At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!
The Deputy, General Counsel Will Work Under The Direction Of The CPCCo General Counsel. When The General Counsel Is Absent Or Unavailable To Perform His/her Duties, The Deputy General Counsel May Temporarily Assume The Role Of General Counsel With All Delegated And Requisite Authority. In Addition, The Deputy General Counsel May:
- Assist the General Counsel in the management of other legal professionals within the Office of General Counsel, including evaluating and allocating workload as necessary.
- Direct the hiring and retention of outside counsel as required.
- Act in an advisory capacity regarding legal matters to line and staff organizations within the company.
- Address issues arising in various substantive areas of law including corporate, government contracts, procurement, environmental, labor, and employment.
- Represent/provide council to the company in grievances and arbitrations, negotiations, and litigation with third parties and their counsel, government agencies, and other outside parties.
- Review various contracts, leases, company correspondence, and other company legal documents, and make recommendations for the modification, revision, and clarification of such documents as needed.
- Evaluate the impact of existing laws, proposed changes to the law, and court decisions that might have an impact on company policies, practices, operating procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Make recommendations concerning such laws to senior management for final action.
- Draft original legal forms and documents as required.
- Interact with legal and corporate management within the parent company organizations of the LLC as needed.
- Endeavor to protect and preserve the resources of the Company, the parent companies, and the federal government.
Basic Qualifications
- Deputy, General Counsel Grade 23 - Juris Doctor (JD), plus 10 years of relevant experience.
- Deputy, General Counsel Grade 24 - Juris Doctor (JD), plus 12 years of relevant experience.
- An active membership status in at least one Bar Association of any state in the United States.
- Must be admitted to the Washington State Bar or ability to obtain a limited House Counsel license pursuant to Washington Supreme Court Admission Rule 8(f) within one year of start of employment.
The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with DOE complex and contractor compliance.
- Experience including extensive work in governmental contracting.
- Extensive Experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (NLRA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Experience in multiple legal disciplines including, though not limited to, corporate law, environmental law, contract law, labor law, procurement, and human resources.
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.
Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):
- Deputy, General Counsel Grade 23 - $179,013 - $235,638.
- Deputy, General Counsel 24: $205,975 - $270,925.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.
CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers
A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
- Relocation Eligibility: Must be located greater than 50 miles from Richland, WA 99352. If eligible for relocation, the Not To Exceed (NTE) range offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience in relation to the position grade level offered. The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact.
CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Relocation Funding Provided Yes
U.S. Citizenship Required Yes
Clearance Required No
Job Classification Exempt
Shift Work Required No
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants And Employees Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws And Are Protected Under Federal Law Against Discrimination. To View Information Regarding These Rights, Please Click On These Links:
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
- Pay Transparency Policy Statement
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- WA State Paid Family Medical Leave
