Strategic Deputy General Counsel, Nuclear & Tech

The Nuclear Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 242,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Deputy General Counsel to serve as a key member of the legal leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will support the continued growth of one of the most ambitious energy infrastructure companies.

The Deputy General Counsel will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance that enables business objectives while managing risk, and will help

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 12+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house or top law firm experience.
• Experience advising executive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and strategic matters.
• Experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, energy, industrial, or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Legal and Administration Officer and executive leadership on legal, regulatory, governance, and risk matters.
• Support the development and execution of the company’s overall legal strategy and department roadmap.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and enterprise risks with business leaders.
• Oversee drafting and management of complex commercial agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Support financing activities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance, board support, and entity management.
• Manage litigation, investigations, and outside counsel relations.
• Develop scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks to improve efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide proactive guidance to leadership.
• Mentor the legal team and drive operational excellence within the function.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship-building

Business judgment

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Nuclear Company is seeking an experienced and highly strategic Deputy General Counsel to serve as a key member of the legal leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role will support the continued growth of one of the most ambitious energy infrastructure companies.

The Deputy General Counsel will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance that enables business objectives while managing risk, and will help