Legal Counsel for Nuclear Energy & Project Finance

Valar Atomics Inc.; New Mexico; Presencial; USD 195 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Comprehensive medical benefits

Onsite lunch provided

Resumo da oferta

Valar Atomics Inc. is seeking a hands-on General Counsel to lead commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters in a fast-growing energy startup.

You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, oversee project finance structuring, and guide employment and IP strategy with internal teams and outside counsel. The role requires a JD, California bar eligibility, and 3–6 years of transactional experience in regulated industries.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar eligibility/active status in California for in-house practice.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements.
• Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with ambiguity.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including vendor contracts, construction agreements, licenses, and NDAs.
• Support and lead project finance transactions, including term sheets and security documents.
• Assist with EPC contracts and government program agreements relevant to nuclear development.
• Advise on employment, IP, governance, and corporate matters with outside counsel coordination.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budget oversight.

Conhecimentos

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Startup environment

Formação académica

Juris Doctor

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Valar Atomics Inc. is seeking a hands-on General Counsel to lead commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and corporate matters in a fast-growing energy startup.

You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, oversee project finance structuring, and guide employment and IP strategy with internal teams and outside counsel. The role requires a JD, California bar eligibility, and 3–6 years of transactional experience in regulated industries.