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 $219,600 to $244,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Nuclear Legal Counsel primarily serves as a strategic legal advisor for Constellation’s nuclear fuel operations, ensuring the company’s ability to maintain a secure, compliant, and cost-effective fuel supply for the largest nuclear fleet in the United States. This role is pivotal in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, negotiating high-value international and domestic supply agreements, and safeguarding Constellation’s interests in a rapidly evolving energy market. In addition, Nuclear Legal Counsel also oversees the company’s nuclear export controls compliance program, including procedural development, implementation, and legal counsel on program compliance across Constellation.   Nuclear Legal Counsel also provides general, day-to-day legal support for the Constellation nuclear fleet.   In this role, Nuclear Legal Counsel collaborates across all departments of the company, including legal, procurement, nuclear technical, IT, tax, risk, HR, communications, and regulatory teams to deliver solutions that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Negotiate, draft, and review nuclear fuel supply contracts and amendments.
• Advise on nuclear fuel policy issues and their integration with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate daily with the nuclear fuel procurement team to address legal and commercial challenges.
• Ensure alignment of contract terms with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and interpret developments in nuclear fuel markets and regulatory landscapes to inform strategy. 
• Support responses to government actions that could impact nuclear fuel procurement, including the drafting and review of regulatory filings, often in coordination with industry groups.
• Manage the company-wide nuclear export control compliance program, which includes drafting and providing oversight of: procedures, training, company-wide communications, and IT compliance tools.
• Provide legal counsel on compliance with DOE Part 810 export control requirements, including evaluating transactions for applicability, advising on necessary authorizations, and supervising all related reports to DOE.
• Work with IT and Supply to evaluate all new IT solutions for nuclear export control risk, including contractual terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include providing legal advice on property tax matters, and handling other miscellaneous legal or business tasks that arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 10-12 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.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of federal regulations governing nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel market dynamics.
• Experience working on commercial nuclear fuel contracts. 
• Working knowledge of DOE Part 810 export control requirements and their application to a large company with numerous employees and IT systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value agreements under tight timelines.
• Experience working in the nuclear energy industry.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and commercial teams.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk management.