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| Company: | LANB - Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | *JDHuntr - Business and Intellectual Property Attorney $141,500–$238,300 - Hybrid |
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| Job Category: | Intellectual Property IP / Patent [ View All Intellectual Property IP Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 87210 | ||
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| The Office of General Counsel at a national laboratory is seeking an attorney with contracting experience to join its Business and Intellectual Property practice within a mission-driven legal organization. In this role, you will work within a multidisciplinary legal team responsible for all legal affairs of the organization, collaborating closely with other in-house attorneys on strategic and substantive matters. The legal team partners with leadership and operational stakeholders to understand organizational objectives, identify and assess legal risks, and develop practical legal strategies that support mission success while appropriately balancing risk. The role involves supporting compliance efforts, strengthening governance frameworks, and helping remove legal and regulatory barriers to program and project execution. You will serve as both a legal advisor and a strategic partner to scientific, operational, and management teams, providing timely, practical, and innovative legal solutions that enable effective performance of the organization’s broader mission. Business and Intellectual Property Attorney (Attorney 3/Attorney 4) IRC143464 Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Type: Full time What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Practice of Law You will need knowledge of the rules governing the practice of law and experience in one or more of the areas of practice supporting the business dimensions of our Business and Intellectual Property practice, including: Complex commercial contracts; Federal contracting (including subcontracting, MOUs, Institutional Agreements, SPPs, NDAs, and CRADAs); Prime Contract Management and/or Management and Operating Contractor operations (including allowable costs, appropriated funds, conflicts of interest, banking, and taxation); Acquisition services (procurement, real estate, and government property); Construction law; and International transactions and tariffs. Communication & Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of staff and management, establishing productive working relationships, and providing constructive advice. One of our OGC core values is teamwork, which means we work to achieve our best by respecting different opinions and backgrounds, exploring alternatives, and collaborating with colleagues and partners. You will need to be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and be ready to make positive contributions to our excellent OGC team. Problem Solving Demonstrated experience in providing advice and counsel on, and demonstrating successful outcomes for, complex matters. You must also be able to think critically and apply analytical skills to provide practical legal solutions to address business and operational problems. Software You will need the ability to work with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw), AI-enabled solutions, legal matter management and document systems (e.g. Litify, NetDocs) , and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, WebEx, GoogleDrive). Additional Job Requirements for Attorney 4: In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires: Experience providing functional and operational direction and successful mentoring to less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Advanced skill, knowledge, and expertise to work as a functional lead. Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Advanced skill in and knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in preparing for negotiations, conducting negotiations, and counseling a client regarding developments and options in a negotiation. Education/Experience for Attorney 3: Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Additionally, you must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of New Mexico or another state bar. If you are not a member in good standing of the State Bar of New Mexico, you must immediately apply for an in-house counsel limited license or full license upon your hire and must successfully receive such license under the applicable rules issued by the NM Supreme Court and/or State Bar of New Mexico within one year. Minimum of 7 years of legal experience in transactional legal areas (contracts, acquisitions, and procurements) after passing the bar and being admitted to practice. Education/Experience for Attorney 4: Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school. Additionally, you must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of New Mexico or another state bar. If you are not a member in good standing of the State Bar of New Mexico, you must immediately apply for an in-house counsel limited license or full license upon your hire and must successfully receive such license under the applicable rules issued by the NM Supreme Court and/or State Bar of New Mexico within one year. Minimum of 12 years of legal experience in transactional legal areas (contracts, acquisitions, and procurements) after passing the bar and being admitted to practice. Desired Qualifications: Advanced Contracting Experience Federal Government Contracts experience and familiarity with Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) as well as Federal Management and Operating Prime Contracts. Advanced experience advising and/or working with federal facilities and/or federal contractors in order to be equipped with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position is preferred but candidates from leading companies with commercial contracting expertise are also desirable. Ideal candidate will have experience advising clients in government and/or commercial contracts. Our generous benefits package includes: § PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network § Dental and vision insurance § Free basic life and disability insurance § Paid childbirth and parental leave § Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) § Learning opportunities and tuition assistance § Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) § Onsite gyms and wellness programs § Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Attorney 3 ($141,500 - $238,300) Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, leases, terms and conditions and other legal instruments, memoranda of law, legal opinions, proposed regulations, management directives and correspondence and support negotiations with outside entities and their attorneys, including subcontractors, claimants, litigants, and agencies of various federal, state, tribal and local government agencies. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication, and negotiation skills. Skill in and knowledge of the concepts and processes involved in preparing for negotiations, conducting negotiations, and counseling a client regarding developments and options in a negotiation. Attorney 4 ($153,600 - $266,500) In addition to the responsibilities described for the Attorney 3 level position, the Attorney 4 level requires: Ability to serve as a functional lead within their domain areas of expertise. Demonstrated advanced subject matter expertise and ability to develop innovative solutions to complex and challenging issues. Past experience and demonstrated ability in providing practical and operational guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys, paralegals, and staff members. Ability to work with minimal management oversight and possess strong leadership skills. Business and Intellectual Property Attorney (Attorney 3/Attorney 4) $141,500–$238,300 Los Alamos National Laboratory 87210 |
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| Company: | LANB - Los Alamos National Laboratory | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $141,500–$238,300 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Los Alamos, NM - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 87544 | ||
| Post Date: | 06/19/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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