Sr Attorney

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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Inc. seeks a regulatory attorney to support nuclear-related matters involving NextEra’s nuclear operating fleet of 7 reactors at 4 sites (Florida, New Hampshire, Wisconsin), and one recommissioning project (Iowa). A strong preference for this role is experience with nuclear regulatory matters.

Reporting to the Managing Attorney – Nuclear, you will be at the forefront of challenging nuclear matters, including NRC licensing, enforcement, nuclear access, employment, nuclear fuel cycle, and commercial issues. The attorney will also handle tasks such as drafting contracts, reviewing and advising the business regarding disputes, and managing vendor and other agreements related to the nuclear fleet.

This attorney will participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely, high-quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, flexible, self-motivated, curious, creative, and a clear communicator (both written and verbal).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

J.D. from an accredited law school

5+ years practicing law, preferably with a top law firm, nuclear licensee, regulator, or in-house legal role

Job Overview

Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and high-quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides written and oral legal advice to clients

Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization

Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel

Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Member in good standing of a State Bar

High School Diploma or GED

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 5+ years

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected]
providing your name, telephone number, and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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