Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Develop and maintain company compliance programs, policies, and training initiatives
• Support export control compliance activities, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810 requirements
• Advises 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
• Coverage immigration matters and outside counsel relationships for sponsored employees
• Support development and maintenance of employee handbooks and HR policies
• Aid in venture financing transactions, SAFEs, convertible instruments, and other corporate transactions
• Advise on intellectual property protection, confidentiality programs, and invention assignment matters
• Aid in 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
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).