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Government Contracts and Regulatory Lawyer

Valar Atomics · Torrance, California, United States

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Est. total comp~$236K–$519K

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About Valar Atomics

At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

The Team

As part of the Business organization, Legal provides strategic legal guidance that enables innovation while protecting the company's interests. The team manages contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and legal risk across the organization.

The Role

Valar Atomics is looking for a Government Contracts & Regulatory Counsel to build the regulatory side of our legal function from the ground up. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you’ll own the frameworks that let us move fast with government: export controls that govern who can see our technology, agreements with federal, state, and local agencies, land access and permitting, public records, foreign ownership matters, and the compliance foundation regulators and partners need to trust us. …

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Required 6 items

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 5+ years of experience in government contracts, regulatory, or export control

Skills and tools: ITAR, Export control, Contracts

Clearance and work authorization: Green card or US citizen

Preferred 2 items

Skills and tools: Cybersecurity

Clearance and work authorization: Ability to obtain a clearance

Also in the posting: on-site

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Writing clear proposals and contracts
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