Senior Counsel

Summary

Join Oklo's Legal team as a Senior Counsel, playing a critical role in supporting the company's growth. As a mid-level corporate attorney with 4-6 years of experience, you will handle diverse legal needs, including SEC filings, corporate structuring, commercial work, strategic transactions, M&A, and other legal matters. This role requires a generalist approach, comfort with ambiguity, and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving. Oklo is a fast-growing company, so adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about clean energy. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state
• At least 4-6 years of experience, ideally with a mix of biglaw and in-house experience (though we will consider applicants with just one or the other)
• Experience supporting a public company with SEC and other corporate legal work
• Commercial legal experience negotiating a variety of agreements
• Experience supporting strategic transactions (whether investments or M&A)
• Experience supporting Board-related corporate governance needs

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing Oklo’s SEC filings, including coordinating with and supervising outside counsel as needed
• Assist with routine corporate legal work, including managing Oklo’s subsidiaries (working closely with external paralegals and service providers), and helping keep on top of corporate governance needs
• Support the Corporate Secretary with Board-related matters and legal work
• Assist with various strategic transactions, including helping to negotiate partnership agreements, investment agreements, and close M&A transactions, and supervising outside counsel as needed
• Negotiate a variety of commercial, vendor, and license agreements (including MOUs, PPAs, NDAs, etc.)
• Help us mature our legal practices and approach (including with respect to routine compliance- and employment-related matters)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in-house, particularly in a high growth or startup environment
• Experience leveraging legal technology (especially legal AI tools)
• IP experience (in particular, patent experience, especially if involving “hard science” related technologies)
• Energy or Project Finance experience, including familiarity with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Flexible work hours
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• FSA
• Flexible time off