Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

Lead EPC contract development, negotiation, and management for large nuclear projects.

Key Responsibilities

• legal review
• contract management
• negotiations
• risk mitigation
• stakeholder liaison
• playbook development

Tasks

-Provide legal review and guidance on a wide variety of commercial agreements (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, professional services, consulting, technology). -Support the buildout of internal processes and tools for contract management. -Lead negotiations with equipment suppliers, constructors, engineering firms, and project partners. -Partner with business units to align contract terms with project delivery, risk, insurance, and compliance frameworks. -Draft, negotiate, and manage EPC contracts, construction subcontracts, engineering agreements, and supply contracts. -Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, Legal, Finance, and Executive teams on contractual matters. -Proactively identify legal and commercial risks across contracts and advise on mitigation strategies. -Serve as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external vendors, customers, and partners. -Ensure contract structures comply with applicable laws, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks. -Train internal stakeholders on contracts best practices and risk awareness. -Develop playbooks, fallback positions, and templates for recurring contract types.

Requirements

• jd
• clm
• docusign
• 8+ years
• epc
• negotiations

What You Bring

-JD or legal education background preferred but not required. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Familiarity with tools such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, MS Office, DocuSign, etc. -8+ years of relevant experience in legal contract management, with significant time spent in EPC or capital-intensive project environments (energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, aerospace, etc.). -Deep knowledge of EPC, design-build, construction, and commercial contracting principles. -Experience supporting nuclear, energy, utility, or highly regulated sectors. -Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage contract lifecycle independently. -Strong understanding of liability, indemnity, warranty, insurance, and project delivery models. -Experience working within a startup or high-growth project-based organization.

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Benefits

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

About The Nuclear Company

-Founded with a mission to transform the nuclear industry, providing cutting-edge solutions in engineering and operations. -Specializes in delivering turnkey services, from early-stage engineering to full-scale nuclear facility construction and operations. -Has a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from nuclear power plants to critical infrastructure in the energy sector. -A trusted partner for governments and private enterprises, known for its ability to handle complex, high-risk projects. -Utilizes advanced technologies and industry-leading expertise to maintain the highest standards of safety and efficiency. -The company focuses on sustainable nuclear energy solutions that meet global energy demands while minimizing environmental impact. -Recognized for its deep technical expertise in the nuclear sector and its successful delivery of major energy projects worldwide. -With a robust global presence, the company continues to expand its footprint, contributing to the future of clean energy.

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