Sr Nuclear Attorney

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description NextEra Energy Inc. seeks a regulatory attorney to support nuclear‑related matters involving NextEra's nuclear operating fleet of 7 reactors at 4 sites (Florida, New Hampshire, Wisconsin), and one recommissioning project (Iowa). The strong preference for this role requires experience with nuclear regulatory matters. Reporting to the Managing Attorney - Nuclear, you will be at the forefront of all challenging nuclear matters, including NRC licensing, enforcement, nuclear access, employment, nuclear fuel cycle, commercial issues, etc. The attorney will also handle tasks such as drafting contracts, reviewing and advising the business regarding disputes, and managing vendor and other agreements related to the nuclear fleet. This attorney will participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision. We are looking for one who is collaborative, flexible, self‑motivated, curious, creative, and a clear communicator (both written and verbal). The ideal candidate would have the following: J.D. from an accredited law school 5+ years practicing law, preferably with a top law firm, nuclear licensee, regulator, or in in‑house roles Job Overview Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision. Job Duties & Responsibilities Provides written and oral legal advice to clients Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership Performs other job‑related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third‑party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see our policy for more information. Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market: Miami Job Segment: Nuclear, Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr