Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

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The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.
About The Role
The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial will be responsible for managing a wide range of commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting the negotiation and structuring of various commercial transactions. This position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic legal guidance on contracts, partnerships, licensing agreements, and other commercial matters. This role reports to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Commercial Transactions: Provide legal counsel and support for commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify and assess potential legal risks associated with commercial activities, and develop and implement strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure the organization's commercial practices comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Legal Advice and Support: Provide timely and accurate legal advice to internal stakeholders on commercial law matters, and collaborate with business teams to support strategic initiatives.
  

Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial law.
• Strong understanding of commercial law principles and practices, including contract law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex commercial transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with structuring and negotiating Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts.
• Experience with technology license agreements and supply contracts.
• Experience with structuring and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Experience with land purchase, land lease and land option agreements.
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• Annual company retreats
  

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $176,000 - $204,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Nuclear Electric Power Generation

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