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The Nuclear Company · 1 day ago

Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$208K/yr - $235K/yr
date8+ years exp

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. The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial will manage a wide range of commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting the negotiation and structuring of various commercial transactions.

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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

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Commercial law experienceContract negotiationRegulatory complianceEPC contractsPower Purchase AgreementsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

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

Company

The Nuclear Company

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The Nuclear Company enables the deployment of nuclear power plants at fleet-scale by integrating government and industry partners.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.thenuclearcompany.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$46.3M
Key Investors
Eclipse
2025-05-15Series A· $46.3M

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