Legal Counsel

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

As Legal Counsel, you will report to the General Counsel and apply your skills to advise Xcimer employees across many legal domains. We are looking for all our employees to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

• Become a trusted partner by supporting and collaborating with various internal groups and departments to accomplish Xcimer’s near and long-term milestones and objectives.
• Draft, review, and assist with negotiating various agreements and related contractual documents, including purchase orders, nondisclosure agreements, statements of work, leases, and licenses.
• Partner with procurement leads to assist with developing, improving, and managing vendor contracts for supply of equipment, parts, and services.
• Collaborate with human resource, operations, finance, engineering, information technologies, and other internal stakeholders to maintain regulatory compliance and manage risk.
• Assist with development and implementation of internal corporate governance and compliance policies and processes.  
• Issue spot, perform legal research, and stay abreast of developments in relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Adapt to evolving internal schedules and changes to external regulatory environments.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar association.
• 2-5 years of combined legal experience working in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment while managing concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) and provide legal advice effectively across all company levels.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

• Prior direct experience with drafting and negotiating purchase terms and conditions and developing related negotiation playbooks and strategies.
• Familiarity with U.S. export control regulations, including interpreting and advising on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Experience with managing external counsel and synthesizing external legal work product to formulate concise and practical internal guidance and advice.
• Previous work in engineering and/or research and development organizations.

Xcimer Energy Corporation is a startup pursuing commercial energy production from inertial fusion, using the same fundamental physics recently proven by the NIF (National Ignition Facility) and made economically viable by Xcimer’s novel, low-cost laser architecture. Xcimer was founded in 2021 by a team of experts in high-energy laser systems, nuclear physics and fusion engineering, and has received backing from leading clean energy and deep-tech investors. Xcimer’s comprehensive, integrated design for a power plant has been analyzed and reviewed by independent experts and represents the most assured path to put fusion energy on the grid within 10 years. Xcimer is currently finalizing plans for construction of a prototype, multi-kJ laser facility to demonstrate critical aspects of the Xcimer laser architecture.

Xcimer was recently selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for federal funding under the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program. Selection was highly competitive and merit driven, with Xcimer receiving the second-largest federal award after Commonwealth Fusion Systems. 

XCIMER Energy Company Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state or local law.