Assistant General Counsel, Project Finance

Overview

Lead legal support for project finance deals, structuring and closing nuclear fleet funding.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• compliance
• deal structuring
• document drafting
• financing
• gov incentives

Tasks

-Risk Management & Strategy: Advise on legal risk allocation and mitigation strategies related to financing, project development, regulatory exposure, and construction. -Governance & Compliance: Ensure project entities are structured, governed, and operated in compliance with all contractual and regulatory obligations. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with finance, development, commercial, and external counsel to ensure smooth execution of financing workstreams. -Deal Structuring & Execution: Support and lead legal aspects of project finance transactions, including credit facilities, term loans, tax equity, government incentives, and joint ventures. -Transaction Documentation: Draft, negotiate, and manage term sheets, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, guarantees, and ancillary deal documents. -Government Incentives & Support: Support applications and legal diligence for government loan programs (e.g., DOE Loan Programs Office) and related financings.

Requirements

• j.d.
• bar member
• commercial
• negotiation
• project finance
• 10 years

What You Bring

-J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar -Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach -Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams under tight timelines -Experience working with government loan programs or public-private partnerships a plus -Deep knowledge of project finance, infrastructure, or energy sector transactions (debt and equity) -Mission-driven and comfortable operating in a lean, startup-style environment -6–10+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a mix of top law firm and in-house experience

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Benefits

-Competitive compensation packages -Generous vacation policy, plus holidays -Medical, dental, vision plans -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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