Staff Counsel - Variant Partners : Job Details

Our client, a leading public power provider in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a Staff Counsel or Senior Counsel to join their legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regulated and dynamic industry, focusing on legal compliance in key areas such as nuclear energy, environmental regulations, ethics, and industrial safety.

Why work here?

• Be part of a forward-thinking energy provider at the forefront of clean, sustainable energy solutions
• Opportunity to work on all phases of a new nuclear power generation facility
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory and legal compliance across a variety of critical sectors
• Lead high-impact legal projects with a strong focus on nuclear regulatory issues, contractual transactions, and litigation management

What you'll do:

• Provide legal counsel and support on nuclear licensing and regulatory compliance, including responding to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) investigations and enforcement actions
• Assist company on all legal and regulatory aspects associated with the development of a new nuclear facility
• Oversee and manage the company's compliance with environmental, ethics, industrial safety, and employment regulations
• Lead the company's legal strategy for handling Washington State Public Records Act (PRA) requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Protect the organization's interests in contract claims, administrative hearings, and legal disputes, including managing litigation with external counsel
• Advise leadership and staff on policy and operational legal matters, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Participate in the development of energy-related transactions and serve as a team member in strategic planning

What you will need:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
• 2-7 years of experience practicing law, with at least 2 years in the nuclear industry
• Experience in nuclear regulatory compliance, including NRC investigations or enforcement matters

If you are interested in learning more, please apply to this posting.