Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Nuclear)
Core
Lead attorney for nuclear-related legal and regulatory issues, supporting the safe and compliant operation of existing nuclear plants and the licensing/construction of new facilities including SMRs.
Role type
Senior Counsel / Assistant General Counsel (Nuclear)
Builds
Legal compliance and regulatory strategy for nuclear generation operations and new facility development
Domain
Nuclear Energy / Utility Regulation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Nuclear regulatory law expertise, NRC licensing process knowledge, utility regulatory framework experience, contract negotiation, litigation support, export control compliance, regulatory filing preparation
Preferred skills
Experience with spent fuel claims, employee-related legal matters, rate recovery and cost prudency considerations
Technologies
NRC regulations, Atomic Energy Act, Part 110, Part 810
Responsibilities
Serve as primary legal counsel for nuclear generation operations; advise on siting, permitting, and construction of new nuclear facilities; support NRC licensing activities including renewals and amendments; consult on nuclear export control matters; support contracting matters including fuel procurement and disputes; monitor changes in nuclear regulatory law; collaborate with internal departments to mitigate legal risks; draft and review legal documents including contracts and regulatory filings; provide legal training to internal stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC