Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Transactions & Project Finance
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including supply agreements, vendor contracts, construction agreements, technology licenses, and NDAs
- Support and progressively lead project finance transactions, including term sheets, credit agreements, security documents, and financing structures
- Assist in structuring and negotiating EPC agreements and other contracts supporting nuclear facility development
- Partner with business leaders on contract strategy, risk assessment, and commercial negotiations
- Manage contract lifecycle processes, execution workflows, renewals, and contract administration systems
Regulatory & Compliance
- Support legal analysis related to DOE, NRC, FERC, and other federal and state regulatory frameworks
- Assist in developing and maintaining company compliance programs, policies, and training initiatives
- Support export control compliance activities, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810 requirements
- Advise internal stakeholders on government contracting requirements and obligations associated with DOE programs and agreements
Employment & Corporate Matters
- Provide legal support on employment matters including offer letters, equity arrangements, employment policies, and separation agreements
- Coordinate immigration matters and outside counsel relationships for sponsored employees
- Assist with development and maintenance of employee handbooks and HR policies
- Support venture financing transactions, SAFEs, convertible instruments, and other corporate transactions
- Advise on intellectual property protection, confidentiality programs, and invention assignment matters
- Assist with corporate governance activities, board resolutions, entity management, and corporate recordkeeping
- Manage outside counsel relationships and support legal budget oversight
Basic Qualifications- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- A member of the California State Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel with the State Bar of California.
- 3-6 years of legal experience with significant exposure to commercial contracts and transactional matters
- Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements with increasing independence
- Strong business judgment and ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup environment with significant ambiguity
- Strong ownership mentality and willingness to operate independently when needed
Preferred Skills and Experience- Experience with project finance transactions, construction contracts, EPC agreements, or infrastructure projects
- Experience in energy, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, aerospace, defense, nuclear, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks, including NRC licensing, DOE programs, Price-Anderson, and export controls
- Background in a major law firm with experience supporting energy, project finance, infrastructure, or M&A transactions
- Prior in-house legal experience at a startup or high-growth technology company
- Experience supporting immigration programs, including H-1B, O-1, TN, and PERM processes
- Familiarity with government contracting requirements and federal regulatory compliance
- Experience working with DOE, NRC, FERC, or other government agencies
- Strong interest in helping build legal processes, systems, and infrastructure from the ground up
What We Offer- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Salary$200,000-$260,000 USD
