Sr. Nuclear Regulatory Attorney

Position Title: Sr. Nuclear Regulatory Counsel Location: Would require relocation outside of Washington D.C., United States (Relocation Assistance Provided) Compensation: $200,000-$320,000 base + STI + Equity (dependant on experience) We are supporting a large, well-capitalized power generation company in the appointment of a Senior Counsel to support nuclear regulatory and operational matters across its U.S. nuclear portfolio. Role Overview Reporting to senior legal leadership, you will provide legal support across a portfolio of operating nuclear facilities and related projects. This role sits at the intersection of regulatory compliance, operational risk, and commercial strategy. Key responsibilities include Advising on NRC regulatory matters , including licensing, enforcement, and compliance Supporting legal aspects of nuclear fleet operations and recommissioning initiatives Drafting and negotiating vendor, fuel supply, and operational agreements Providing strategic legal advice on regulatory risk, disputes, and compliance matters Partnering closely with operational, regulatory, and executive stakeholders Role Requirements J.D. and admission to at least one U.S. state bar 3+ years of legal experience Strong experience with nuclear regulatory matters , ideally involving NRC frameworks Background at a law firm, nuclear operator, regulator, or in-house legal team Experience advising on complex regulatory and commercial matters What's in it for you? Joining a market-leading power generation platform Working on high-impact nuclear regulatory and operational matters Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects Strong long-term career growth within a sophisticated legal team If you have this experience and only if you have this experience, email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr H&P Executive Search