Senior Legal Counsel, Xcimer
Regulatory Compliance and Government Contracts
$170-210k
Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.
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Developing carbon-free fusion energy
Open for applications
Developing carbon-free fusion energy
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$170-210k
Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To free humanity from fossil fuels, save the planet from climate change and unlock a new era of progress, prosperity and safety for all.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar association
- Experience: 7-10 years of combined legal experience working in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment while managing concurrent deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) and provide legal advice effectively across all company levels
Desirable
- Experience with administering federal contracts and developing associated internal policies, standards, and procedures
- Experience interacting with various state and federal agencies and with preparation and submission of administrative permits and authorizations
- Experience leading or assisting with internal investigations and closeout efforts
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 C.F.R Parts 200), and the Department of Energy (DOE) Financial Assistance Regulations (2 C.F.R Part 910)
- Familiarity with U.S. export control regulations, including interpreting and classifying according to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities (10 C.F.R Part 810)
- Experience acting as and/or ability to become a designated Empowered Official (22 C.F.R. Part 120.67)
- Familiarity with the federal Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) directives and standards
- Experience with managing external counsel and synthesizing external legal work product to formulate concise and practical internal guidance and advice
- Previous work in engineering and/or research and development organizations
What the job involves
- As Sr. Legal Counsel, you will report to the General Counsel and apply your skills to advise Xcimer employees across many legal domains. We are looking for all our employees to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!
- Become a trusted partner by supporting and collaborating with various internal groups and departments to accomplish Xcimer’s near and long-term milestones and objectives
- Stay informed of, analyze, and communicate developments in relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and compliance standards
- Advise and assist human resource, environment, health and safety, operations, finance, engineering, information technologies, government relations, and other internal leads and stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance and manage risk
- Review, draft, and assist with change management of internal policies and procedures
- Review and assist with negotiating and ensuring compliance with various U.S. government agreements and related regulatory requirements, including Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Strategic Partnership Projects agreements (SPPs), and other federal awards, subawards and grants
- Assist with preparation and submission of regulatory permits, authorizations, and/or licenses
- Assist with internal audits and investigations and associated reporting, mitigation, and remedial actions
- Adapt to evolving internal schedules and changes to external regulatory environments
Our take
The need for safe, reliable, and zero-carbon energy is urgent. Fossil fuels cause significant emissions and environmental harm, while renewables like wind and solar are limited by their intermittent nature. This has intensified the search for sustainable solutions, with nuclear fusion standing out.
Xcimer is advancing laser-driven inertial fusion technology to address this energy problem. Leveraging decades of research and advancements in technology, the company hopes to enhance the efficiency and scalability of fusion energy production.
In a nutshell, the company is developing the world's highest-energy laser system, using innovative techniques to scale fusion generation to industrial levels. This approach has the potential to make fusion a viable and economical energy source - having a significant effect on global energy woes.
With a successful round of fundraising in 2024, Xcimer is set to advance its technological and commercialisation efforts. It plans to establish a new facility in Denver for constructing a prototype laser system, and expand its technical team. A $9 million award from the US Department of Energy further highlights the value of bringing the promise of fusion power closer to reality.
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Company
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 6%
- Paid Time Off: 15 days per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- 10 paid sick leave
- 13 company-paid holidays
- Equity for eligible employees
Company HQ
Central Park, Denver, CO
Leadership
Conner Galloway
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Technical Lead at AliveCor. Also served as a Chief Scientist at IE Energy Partners.
Alexander Valys
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously a Staff Engineer at Meta. Prior to that, they were Director of Engineering at AliveCor and the Vice President of IE Energy Partners.
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