General Counsel Nuclear Development

AEP

Columbus, OH, United States
Base: $260,109.00 - $338,142.00; bonus/equity: not...
Nuclear licensing and regulatory matters
Drafting complex commercial agreements
Legal risk assessments and mitigation
Serve as chief legal advisor to the President of Nuclear Development and participate as a member of the Nuclear Development executive team

Job Summary

  • Serve as chief legal advisor to the President of Nuclear Development and participate as a member of the Nuclear Development executive team.
  • Build, lead and mentor the in-house nuclear development legal team; recruit, develop, and manage attorneys, paralegals, and external counsel panels.
  • Provide strategic counsel on nuclear licensing and regulatory matters and manage interactions with the NRC, DOE, state public utility commissions, lawmakers, and other federal/state agencies.

Matching Summary

Serve as chief legal advisor to the President of Nuclear Development and participate as a member of the Nuclear Development executive team.

Salary

Base: $260,109.00 - $338,142.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nuclear licensing and regulatory matters
  • Drafting complex commercial agreements
  • Legal risk assessments and mitigation
  • Managing legal teams and outside counsel
  • Advising senior executives and boards

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced technical understanding of nuclear technology
  • Familiarity with project finance and government funding

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
  • Active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum 14 years legal experience
  • Substantial nuclear regulatory experience strongly preferred
  • Direct experience with NRC licensing or comparable federal nuclear regulatory matters
  • Proven track record negotiating and drafting complex agreements
  • Demonstrated leadership managing legal teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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