EPRI is an independent, nonprofit energy research and development organization founded in 1972. Working with more than 450 companies across 45 countries, EPRI develops and applies research to advance clean, safe, reliable, affordable, and equitable electricity. Its work spans nuclear energy, generation, power delivery, decarbonization, grid modernization, and other low-carbon energy resources.
Corporate Counsel I - EPRI (Onsite, South Carolina)
Advise EPRI on contracts, licensing, intellectual property, compliance, and related legal matters. Support management and staff while helping identify and control legal and regulatory risk.
Description
- Provide legal guidance and support to EPRI under the direction of a senior EPRI attorney
- Address legal questions and needs across a business sector or functional area
- Balance competing priorities with moderate assistance from other EPRI attorneys
- Support EPRI management and staff with legal services, representation, and counsel
- Identify and manage risks that could affect the Institute
- Review and negotiate contracts and licensing transactions
- Assess compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies
- Prepare, negotiate, and complete licenses and agreements with members, funders, contractors, and other third parties
- Support international legal and compliance matters
- Recommend exceptions to standard policies and legal provisions when appropriate
- Prepare transactional documents, procedures, and processes that support EPRI policies
- Research and assess issues involving intellectual property, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and tax-exempt corporation law
- Handle additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Law degree from a nationally accredited law school or foreign equivalent
- Active bar membership in good standing in California, Tennessee, or North Carolina
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and verbally
- One to five years of relevant experience; law firm and in-house counsel experience is advantageous
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and enterprise content management systems is advantageous
- Basic understanding of intellectual property licensing law and experience preparing licenses or other contracts
- Working knowledge of tax exemption laws for scientific research organizations, software and other licensing, and copyright
- Experience with international transactions is advantageous
- For International Corporate Counsel I: substantial international business experience, at least one foreign language relevant to EPRI’s business, preferably two, and familiarity with international compliance matters such as export controls or the General Data Protection Regulation
- Demonstrated integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines
- Interest in solving problems and contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Ability to work independently on moderately scoped issues requiring analysis of multiple factors
- Sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate issues and seek guidance