Compliance Manager
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.
We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.
We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.
About the role
We’re hiring a Compliance Manager to own legal and regulatory compliance for a new company operating in one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. You will be the first dedicated compliance hire within the Legal team, responsible for ensuring that how we develop, finance, build, and operate nuclear projects meets the requirements of regulators, investors, and the law.
This role sits at the intersection of legal judgment and practical business partnership. You will interpret complex regulatory requirements, translate them into clear guidance for engineers, project leaders, and executives, and help the company move quickly without compromising on safety, integrity, or accountability. You will also serve as a key point of contact for the compliance expectations of both The Nuclear Company and Brookfield.
Responsibilities
- Advise leadership on legal and regulatory obligations across the nuclear project lifecycle, including siting, licensing, development, construction, and operations
- Monitor and interpret requirements under the Atomic Energy Act, NRC regulations (including 10 CFR), Department of Energy requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Manage compliance with export controls and nuclear technology transfer rules, including 10 CFR Part 810, EAR, ITAR, and sanctions, as well as foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) considerations
- Support facility and personnel security obligations, including security clearances, safeguards information, and controlled unclassified information
- Oversee anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance, including the FCPA, and conduct risk-based due diligence on partners, suppliers, and agents
- Ensure compliance with government contracting, procurement, and grant or loan program requirements, including conflict-of-interest and gift and entertainment rules
- Administer the company’s code of conduct, ethics and whistleblower channels, and conflict-of-interest processes, and investigate or coordinate the response to reported concerns
- Provide practical training and guidance to employees, tailored to technical and project audiences
- Coordinate with outside counsel, regulators, auditors, and investors on compliance matters, inquiries, and audits
- Review contracts and commercial agreements for compliance-related terms, working closely with the Legal team
- Report to senior leadership and the board on compliance risks, trends, and remediation
Experience
- J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 8+ years of legal or compliance experience, including time at a law firm, in-house legal department, or regulator
- Experience in regulated, safety-critical, or government-facing industries such as nuclear, energy, utilities, defense, aerospace, or infrastructure
- Working knowledge of at least several of the following: NRC regulatory framework, export controls and sanctions, FCPA and anti-corruption, FOCI, government contracting, or ethics and conflict-of-interest compliance
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and give clear, pragmatic advice to non-lawyers
- Sound judgment and the confidence to say no, and to explain why, to senior stakeholders
- Comfort with ambiguity, speed, and shifting priorities in a startup environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Direct experience in the nuclear industry, including with the NRC, DOE, a reactor vendor, utility, or national laboratory
- Experience at or alongside a joint venture, or a company backed by institutional investors or private equity
- Experience with large capital projects, EPC contracting, or project finance
- Familiarity with international nuclear regimes, including IAEA safeguards and nonproliferation requirements
- Experience with government investigations, voluntary disclosures, or regulatory enforcement matters
- Relevant certifications, such as CCEP, CFE, or CIPP
- Active or ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
- Willingness to travel to project sites, offices, and regulatory meetings
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through our official careers page.
The Nuclear Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Please do not contact The Nuclear Company employees directly about candidate placements.
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