Strategic Deputy General Counsel, AI-Driven Nuclear Energy

The Nuclear Company; Washington; On-site; USD 242,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking an experienced Deputy General Counsel to join the legal leadership team. You will guide strategic legal decisions for a fast‑growing, highly regulated energy infrastructure startup and partner with executive leadership to scale the legal function.

You will help shape corporate governance, negotiate complex deals, manage litigation, and oversee compliance programs across development, operations, and financing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar is required.
• Significant in-house or top-tier firm experience in corporate, commercial, governance, and enterprise risk matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to the Chief Legal and Administration Officer and senior leadership on legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, and risk matters.
• Lead development and execution of the legal department strategy and roadmap.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise-level risks with business leaders.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Support financing, M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Provide guidance on governance, entity management, and policy development.
• Manage litigation, investigations, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks for growth.
• Oversee outside counsel relationships and legal spend.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Executive advisory

Communication

Team building

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active state bar membership

Job description

The Nuclear Company is seeking an experienced Deputy General Counsel to join the legal leadership team. You will guide strategic legal decisions for a fast‑growing, highly regulated energy infrastructure startup and partner with executive leadership to scale the legal function.

You will help shape corporate governance, negotiate complex deals, manage litigation, and oversee compliance programs across development, operations, and financing.