Assistant General Counsel

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role
The Nuclear Company is seeking a skilled and strategic Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory to lead and manage legal and compliance issues across our regulatory landscape. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to advise on federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks affecting advanced energy infrastructure projects including permitting, licensing, compliance strategy, agency engagement, and environmental review.

The ideal candidate has experience navigating complex regulatory regimes, advising internal stakeholders, and interfacing with regulatory bodies. This role requires a blend of legal judgment, strategic thinking, and practical execution, with a strong preference for experience in regulated industries such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, or environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as in-house counsel on regulatory matters across the enterprise, including permitting, licensing, compliance, and enforcement.

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to support project development and deployment across multiple jurisdictions.

• Advise on compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental, energy, and safety-related rules.

• Represent the company in communications with regulatory agencies and support preparation of applications, reports, and filings.

• Partner with engineering, operations, policy, and executive teams to ensure regulatory risks are identified, tracked, and mitigated.

• Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and rulemakings that may impact the business; advise leadership on strategic implications.

• Collaborate with outside counsel, consultants, and technical advisors to support regulatory initiatives.

• Provide clear, business-aligned legal guidance across a wide range of regulatory and compliance topics. 

Experience

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 6+ years of legal experience, including direct regulatory, permitting, or administrative law experience.

• Familiarity with applicable regulatory frameworks such as NEPA, CEQA, CAA, CWA, FERC, DOE, EPA, or equivalent depending on jurisdiction and sector.

• Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies or preparing regulatory filings, audits, or applications.

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with ability to synthesize technical and legal information.

• Clear, concise communicator capable of advising both technical teams and senior leadership.

• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in one or more regulated sectors: energy, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, or environmental.

• Prior in-house counsel role at a company operating under a complex regulatory framework.

• Experience supporting large-scale projects requiring permitting, siting, or environmental review.

• Working knowledge of administrative law and regulatory litigation processes.

• Familiarity with compliance program design, audits, or internal investigations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $178,000 - $204,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may be based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.