Sr. Legal Counsel – Regulatory Compliance and Government Contracts

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

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.

• 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.
• Travel up to 10% of time.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Benefits

Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.

Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.