Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment.
What they're looking for
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience drafting and negotiating U.S. government contracts and commercial contracts, including application of FAR and/or DFARS
- Strong understanding of government export control regimes, intellectual property and data rights frameworks, and programs for managing trade secrets and CUI
- Demonstrated ability to advise business leaders on legal risk while maintaining commercial objectives
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate legal risks for technical and non-technical stakeholders
More about this role
Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.
Zeno Power is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Government Contracts to serve as the company's lead attorney for U.S. government contracting matters. Reporting to the Chief Regulatory & Legal Officer (CRLO), this role will support Zeno's rapidly expanding portfolio of Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, and other federal government programs as the company transitions from research and development into commercialization and deployment.
This individual will be responsible for advising business leaders on government contracts, subcontracts, procurement...
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