thenuclearcompany

Associate General Counsel, Governance

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At a Glance

Location
Washington DC
Experience
10+ years
Compensation
salary range for this role is $176,000-$204,000 annually less applicable with
Posted
2026-03-11T15:48:09-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Energy
  • Legal
  • Regulatory

Requirements

from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.

: 10+ years of legal experience, ideally with a background in a top-tier law firm followed by in-house leadership in a highly regulated, global industry (e.g., Energy, Aerospace, Defense, or Infrastructure).

You understand how to maintain compliance across different legal systems without sacrificing operational speed.

Transactional Fluency:

Experience leading or supporting complex M&A and Joint Venture negotiations, particularly those involving cross-border assets and intricate regulatory hurdles.

Familiarity with international investment regulations (CFIUS) and a proven ability to master complex regulatory frameworks quickly.

Compensation & 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 $176,000-$204,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly 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.

Responsibilities

role reports directly to the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and serves as the

Your mission is to ensure that as we scale, our international footprint is built on a compliant, resilient, and strategically aligned foundation.

While you will provide high-level legal oversight for strategic acquisitions and partnerships, your core focus will be the

long-term governance and structural integrity

of our global entities.

You will work with the executive leadership team to design multi-jurisdictional governance models, navigate the complexities of international law, and manage the