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CORE POWER was founded in 2018 to solve the world's energy challenges by delivering ship-based power directly to the industries and economies driving global prosperity, overcoming the barriers that have held nuclear energy back.

CORE POWER builds, integrates and deploys ship-based nuclear energy systems. We build and support two classes of vessel: moored ship-shaped power plants that generate high-density energy, and nuclear-powered commercial ships that will speed up global trade.

Headquartered in Chiswick, London, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Japan, CORE POWER operates at the intersection of advanced nuclear, maritime, energy security and industrial policy.

The Legal Counsel is an early-career role within the legal team, providing hands-on support across a range of legal matters under the supervision of senior lawyers. The role offers structured exposure to corporate, commercial and regulatory work, with the opportunity to develop practical legal skills in a complex, high-growth environment.

• Supports the General Counsel and wider legal team on cross-border transactions, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, financing arrangements and major commercial contracts.
• Assists with corporate development activities, including acquisitions, capital markets initiatives and project finance transactions involving nuclear and energy infrastructure assets.
• Drafts, reviews and negotiates a broad range of commercial contracts and corporate documents, with increasing autonomy as experience develops.

• Assists with the legal aspects of corporate governance across the group, including board and committee matters, intercompany structuring and entity management.
• Supports the development and maintenance of governance standards, legal policies and template documentation to ensure consistency and operational efficiency across jurisdictions.

• Provides practical, commercially minded legal advice to internal stakeholders across a range of business and regulatory matters.
• Identifies legal and regulatory risks arising from the company's operations and works with the legal team to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments relevant to the group's activities, particularly in the energy and nuclear sectors, and flags implications to the team.
• Contributes to the development of internal training materials and delivers briefings to colleagues on relevant legal and regulatory topics.

• Assists with the instruction and day-to-day management of external legal advisers, including reviewing work product and monitoring costs.
• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues across the business to ensure legal is engaged early and adds value to commercial decision-making.

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales preferred) or attorney admitted in another recognized jurisdiction, in good standing.
• LLB/JD or equivalent legal qualification.

• 2 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm.
• Foundational grounding in corporate and commercial law, with some exposure to multinational organizations or complex commercial structures, whether through private practice or in-house.
• Direct experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred:

• Corporate/M&A
• Project finance or infrastructure transactions
• Capital markets
• Energy regulatory
• Export control and sanctions compliance

• Foundational understanding of corporate governance principles and an appetite to develop knowledge of complex deal structures and cross-border legal frameworks.
• Strong commercial orientation and ability to balance legal precision with pragmatic business judgment.
• Ability to deliver clear, practical legal support in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a desire to develop commercial judgment over time.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision while taking ownership of discrete tasks, and to manage time and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strategic thinker with attention to operational detail and implementation discipline.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the professionalism and confidence to build effective working relationships across the business and engage senior stakeholders, external advisers and counterparties.
• High ethical standards and a proactive approach to compliance and corporate stewardship.
• Comfortable operating within a mission-driven organization in a rapidly evolving global energy sector.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.

• Thrives in a creative environment but possesses the pragmatism and awareness to maintain progress.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude, empathetic approach, with the ability to consider different perspectives.
• Motivated, well organized and able to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A highly committed, dynamic, and challenging environment.