Assistant General Counsel - Nuclear Legal Counsel

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Nuclear Legal Counsel primarily serves as a strategic legal advisor for Constellation’s nuclear fuel operations, ensuring the company’s ability to maintain a secure, compliant, and cost-effective fuel supply for the largest nuclear fleet in the United States. This role is pivotal in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, negotiating high-value international and domestic supply agreements, and safeguarding Constellation’s interests in a rapidly evolving energy market. In addition, Nuclear Legal Counsel also oversees the company’s nuclear export controls compliance program, including procedural development, implementation, and legal counsel on program compliance across Constellation. Nuclear Legal Counsel also provides general, day-to-day legal support for the Constellation nuclear fleet. In this role, Nuclear Legal Counsel collaborates across all departments of the company, including legal, procurement, nuclear technical, IT, tax, risk, HR, communications, and regulatory teams to deliver solutions that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
At least 10-12 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and on ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of federal regulations governing nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel market dynamics.
Experience working on commercial nuclear fuel contracts.
Working knowledge of DOE Part 810 export control requirements and their application to a large company with numerous employees and IT systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value agreements under tight timelines.
Experience working in the nuclear energy industry.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and commercial teams.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk management.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, and review nuclear fuel supply contracts and amendments.
Advise on nuclear fuel policy issues and their integration with contractual obligations.
Collaborate daily with the nuclear fuel procurement team to address legal and commercial challenges.
Ensure alignment of contract terms with technical and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and interpret developments in nuclear fuel markets and regulatory landscapes to inform strategy.
Support responses to government actions that could impact nuclear fuel procurement, including the drafting and review of regulatory filings, often in coordination with industry groups.
Manage the company-wide nuclear export control compliance program, which includes drafting and providing oversight of: procedures, training, company-wide communications, and IT compliance tools.
Provide legal counsel on compliance with DOE Part 810 export control requirements, including evaluating transactions for applicability, advising on necessary authorizations, and supervising all related reports to DOE.
Work with IT and Supply to evaluate all new IT solutions for nuclear export control risk, including contractual terms.
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include providing legal advice on property tax matters, and handling other miscellaneous legal or business tasks that arise.

Benefits

competitive compensation
bonus program
401(k) with company match
employee stock purchase program
comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program
paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days

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