Assistant General Counsel, Corporate (Remote, VA, US)

At BWX Technologies , Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
BWXT Assistant General Counsel, Corporate:

Exciting growth opportunity in our Tyson’s Corner, Virginia office or on a remote basis as Assistant General Counsel, Corporate. This role will be an integral part of the corporate legal team reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Corporate. The position will provide legal counsel and support on financing, merger and acquisition, securities, NYSE, corporate governance, investor and related matters.

Join a fast-moving, high-level team at a critical juncture in BWXT’s growth, as we solve some of the world’s most pressing problems with safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation and space exploration. BWXT combines a stellar legacy with exciting growth in advanced technologies and an active, disciplined, ongoing M&A program.
Duties, Responsibilities and Opportunities:

- Extensive participation in strategic transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations of business entities and units, including due diligence, preparation of nondisclosure, purchase and other transaction agreements, and managing closing process and regulatory approvals.

- Provide legal support on corporate finance, including revolving credit agreements, indentures, note offerings and rating agency matters.

- Participation in preparation of SEC filings, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and SD, proxy statement and Section 16 reporting.

- Advise on compliance with securities-related regulatory matters, including NYSE-listing standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act and stock plan matters.

- Assist with corporate governance, including preparation of board and committee materials and Delaware corporate law compliance.

- Manage subsidiary corporate governance, including preparation of board meetings and maintenance of corporate qualifications and subsidiary database.

- Work closely with finance, internal audit, corporate development and investor relations to ensure compliance with the company’s disclosure policies and procedures.

- Lead and/or supervise relevant staff and outside counsel.

- Perform advanced legal and other research.

- Opportunity to influence successful outcomes at the highest levels of the enterprise.

Job Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience with a law firm and/or corporation with substantial