Blue Energy · 3 days ago
Deputy General Counsel - Corporate & Commercial
Chevy Chase, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expBlue Energy is a company focused on developing innovative nuclear energy solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Deputy General Counsel to lead corporate, commercial, and transactional legal matters while shaping the company’s legal strategy during its growth phase.
Clean EnergyCleanTechNuclear
Responsibilities
Lead and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including offtake agreements (PPAs), OEM/vendor supply agreements, EPC and service contracts, and partnership frameworks
Structure and execute development capital raises, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and M&A opportunities
Provide legal guidance on project finance, equipment finance, and non-dilutive capital strategies, including tax equity and credit monetization
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents that support company growth and risk mitigation
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors on key legal and commercial matters
Advise on corporate strategy, risk management, and long-term commercial structuring
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, development, engineering, and government affairs teams to ensure legal alignment across company initiatives
Participate in company-wide strategic planning and business development efforts
Oversee corporate governance frameworks, entity formation and structuring, capitalization tables, and intercompany arrangements
Support board and shareholder activities, ensuring proper governance documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements
Implement scalable internal policies, controls, and legal processes that align with best practices for a growth-stage energy company
Monitor emerging laws, regulations, and policy developments affecting energy infrastructure, financing, and nuclear deployment
Design and implement effective risk management and contract management systems
Develop templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies to support efficiency and consistency across commercial operations
Manage outside counsel relationships, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality support across multiple jurisdictions
Build and lead an internal legal team as company needs evolve
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
12+ years of corporate, commercial, and transactional law experience, gained through a combination of top law firm practice and in-house counsel roles
Significant experience in energy infrastructure, project development, or industrial manufacturing sectors. (Nuclear experience is not required.)
Deep understanding of complex commercial deal structures, financing arrangements, and long-term partnership agreements
Proven track record leading negotiations for high-value transactions
Exceptional judgment, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment
Preferred
Fluency with power markets, energy policy, and regulatory frameworks impacting large-scale infrastructure projects
Experience with project finance (including tax equity, debt, and hybrid structures)
Familiarity with federal incentives and tax credit mechanisms (e.g., IRA, ITC, PTC)
Background in technology or data center offtake structures
Experience developing or managing a growing legal team
Comfort operating in a startup or high-growth company setting with evolving priorities
Company
Blue Energy
Blue Energy is a nuclear power plant company that provides reliable, clean, and abundant electricity.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$45M2024-10-08Series A· $45M
Recent News
2025-11-01
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