Assistant General Counsel, Project Finance bei The Nuclear Company

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 

We are seeking a business-oriented Assistant General Counsel, Project Finance to lead legal support for our project-level funding transactions including equity, debt, and hybrid structures. You will partner closely with teams across legal, finance, development, and external advisors to structure, negotiate, and close deals that will enable multi-billion-dollar capital deployment for our nuclear fleet.

This is a strategic, execution-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has experience navigating complex project finance transactions, and is eager to help shape the legal and commercial foundations of a generational infrastructure business.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Risk Management & Strategy: Advise on legal risk allocation and mitigation strategies related to financing, project development, regulatory exposure, and construction.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with finance, development, commercial, and external counsel to ensure smooth execution of financing workstreams.

• Government Incentives & Support: Support applications and legal diligence for government loan programs (e.g., DOE Loan Programs Office) and related financings.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure project entities are structured, governed, and operated in compliance with all contractual and regulatory obligations.

Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar

• 6–10+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a mix of top law firm and in-house experience

• Deep knowledge of project finance, infrastructure, or energy sector transactions (debt and equity)

• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach

• Experience working with government loan programs or public-private partnerships a plus

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams under tight timelines

• Mission-driven and comfortable operating in a lean, startup-style environment

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 semi-monthly basis.  The actual salary offered may vary 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.