Assistant General Counsel, Commercial
The Nuclear CompanyWashington, District of Columbia, United States • Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
208000 - 235000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial will be responsible for managing commercial legal matters, ensuring compliance, and supporting negotiation and structuring of commercial transactions.
Requirements
- 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
