Job Description

WHO WE ARE

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

 

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

 

Expected salary range of $208,800 to $232,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

An experienced attorney who operates independently, handling major matters, leading teams, or mentoring other attorneys on projects. Often supervises teams on significant legal issues. The Assistant General Counsel for Nuclear Regulatory & Compliance is primarily responsible for providing high quality legal advice on nuclear regulations, ensuring compliance, managing filings, and representing the company with regulatory agencies.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work collaboratively with company business partners in providing legal advice and guidance on nuclear regulatory compliance matters.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all applicable nuclear regulations and standards.
• Manage and oversee regulatory filings and submissions to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other relevant agencies.
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, including responding to inquiries, participating in regulatory proceedings, and handling the company&rsquos defense in investigations by NRC and DOL.
• Develop and implement compliance programs and policies related to nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Support company business units by providing legal counsel on regulatory implications of new nuclear project development.
• Monitor changes in nuclear regulations and assess their impact on the company's operations. Work collaboratively with industry counterparts and associations on development of generic regulatory solutions. 
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations, safety, and engineering, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and education to employees on nuclear regulatory compliance matters.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to address regulatory challenges and opportunities.
• Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
• Projects / duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
• Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and on ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law.

• Experience working in the nuclear energy industry.
• Familiarity with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulatory processes and procedures.
• Experience in managing NRC regulatory or substantially similar regulatory enforcement matters, including representing the company and company employees in NRC and DOL investigations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations related to nuclear energy, in particular the National Environmental Policy Act. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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