Senior Nuclear Counsel — Strategic Contracts & Licensing

Jobtailor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for Advanced Nuclear leadership to provide strategic legal guidance, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, and manage technology licensing and government-funded contracts. The role requires navigating NRC licensing and international compliance, with travel as needed.

Ideal candidates will bring 8+ years in top-tier firms or in-house teams, strong contract law expertise, and the ability to simplify complex

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience preferably within the nuclear, industrial, energy, or highly regulated technology sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract law and complex commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing nuclear energy and government contracting is highly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Fluent in English.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Familiarity with NRC licensing procedures and Department of Energy (DOE) grant/funding structures.
• Experience negotiating international, cross-border transactions.
• Ability and willingness to travel in the U.S. and internationally as required.
• Eligibility for U.S. DOD and DOE security clearances.
• Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance and support for Advanced Nuclear leadership
• Serve as a key legal advisor to the Advanced Nuclear leadership team
• Advise on commercial strategy, technology development, commercial operations, and marketing communications
• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements
• Handle technology licensing, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and government-funded research/development contracts
• Develop and implement commercial contract strategy and process improvements
• Collaborate with internal regulatory teams on Nuclear Regulatory Commission and international licensing processes
• Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and commercial risks related to advanced nuclear technology
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, international export controls, nuclear safety standards, and applicable federal/state laws
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, supply chain, and government affairs teams
• Lead Legal and Compliance functional support across Intellectual Property, Trade Compliance, Government Contracting, and Regulatory Affairs
• Provide one-stop-shop legal support to the Advanced Nuclear business team

Job description

Jobtailor in United States is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for Advanced Nuclear leadership to provide strategic legal guidance, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, and manage technology licensing and government-funded contracts. The role requires navigating NRC licensing and international compliance, with travel as needed.

Ideal candidates will bring 8+ years in top-tier firms or in-house teams, strong contract law expertise, and the ability to simplify complex