Hadron Energy, Inc. · 1 day ago
General Counsel
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expHadron Energy, Inc. is a leading developer in Micro Modular Reactor technology, focusing on creating sustainable energy solutions. The General Counsel will act as the chief legal advisor, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance while managing corporate governance and risk management as the company transitions to a public entity.
EnergyManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringNuclear
Hiring Manager
Sam Gibson
Responsibilities
Serve as chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors
Oversee all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters related to Hadron’s operations and upcoming public listing
Manage preparation and review of SEC filings (S-4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, insider-trading policies, and board charters)
Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other disclosure controls and procedures
Oversee NRC and DOE engagement, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory, export control (10 CFR 810/110), and safety reporting requirements
Negotiate and review commercial contracts, supply-chain agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships
Advise on capital-raising activities, project-finance structures, and M&A transactions
Develop and implement corporate policies on ethics, anti-bribery/ABAC, environmental, and data privacy compliance
Serve as corporate secretary for board and committee meetings, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to governance standards
Manage relationships with external legal counsel across SEC, NRC, IP, employment, and litigation specialties
Lead risk management strategy and ensure adequate insurance coverage and compliance frameworks
Build and mentor an internal legal and compliance team as the company grows
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in the U.S. (California or New York preferred)
10–20 years of progressive legal experience, with at least 5 years in a public or pre-IPO company
Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, securities law, and SEC compliance
Experience with public-company filings, de-SPAC or IPO transactions, and board governance
Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks (NRC, DOE, export control) or other highly regulated sectors
Proven ability to lead complex transactions, manage outside counsel, and balance legal rigor with business needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex issues clearly to executives and boards
High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical leadership
Passion for clean energy innovation and enthusiasm for building the legal foundation of a next-generation public energy company
Company
Hadron Energy, Inc.
Hadron Energy specializes in Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) development, design, and research.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.9M2025-09-29Acquired
2024-07-22Pre Seed· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Samuel Gibson
Founder & CEO
Olivia Hand
Head of Reactor Design
Recent News
2025-12-09
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