Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Counsel

at Oklo

🏢 About Oklo

Oklo is pioneering next-generation fast fission technology to recycle nuclear waste into clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Unlike traditional nuclear companies, Oklo focuses on advanced reactor designs and fuel recycling, positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation. Working here means contributing directly to solving climate change through cutting-edge nuclear technology.

About This Role

As Senior Counsel at Oklo, you'll provide legal support across the entire project lifecycle, from pre-construction through environmental reviews to procurement and tax incentives. This role is critical because you'll help navigate complex regulatory landscapes in multiple states while shaping the legal framework for deploying revolutionary nuclear technology. Your work will directly accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing environmental permit applications for a new reactor site, negotiating procurement agreements with specialized nuclear component suppliers, and advising the government affairs team on state regulatory strategy. You'll balance routine commercial matters with novel legal questions arising from deploying first-of-their-kind nuclear technologies.

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🎯 Who Oklo Is Looking For

  • Has 5-7 years of transactional experience at a major law firm or in-house, specifically with environmental permitting and compliance for construction/development projects
  • Possesses deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements (procurement, supply chain, partnership, vendor, license agreements)
  • Is admitted to practice in Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, or Idaho (or willing to obtain admission in one of these states given Oklo's project locations)
  • Has demonstrated ability to support both routine commercial matters and novel regulatory challenges in the energy/construction sector

📝 Tips for Applying to Oklo

1

Highlight specific experience with nuclear, energy, or advanced technology project development in your resume - this isn't just any corporate counsel role

2

Quantify your impact on previous projects: how many agreements you've negotiated, regulatory approvals you've secured, or projects you've supported through their lifecycle

3

Demonstrate familiarity with Oklo's specific technology by mentioning their fast fission approach or fuel recycling in your application materials

4

If you have experience in any of their priority states (OH, TN, TX, ID), make this immediately visible in your resume header or summary

5

Show how you've helped 'mature legal practices' in previous roles - Oklo specifically mentions this as a responsibility

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for construction/development projects', "Specific examples of complex commercial agreements you've drafted/negotiated in the energy or technology sectors", "Why you're passionate about advanced nuclear technology and Oklo's mission to recycle nuclear waste", "How you've supported projects across their entire lifecycle (pre-construction through operations)"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Oklo's Aurora reactor design and their fuel recycling technology (fast fission)
  • → The company's project locations and partnerships (particularly in OH, TN, TX, ID)
  • → Recent regulatory developments for advanced nuclear reactors at both federal and state levels
  • → Oklo's leadership team and their backgrounds in nuclear technology and energy

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your experience with environmental reviews and permitting for a major construction project
2 How would you approach negotiating a complex supply chain agreement for advanced nuclear components?
3 What experience do you have supporting government affairs teams with regulatory needs at state/local levels?
4 Describe a time you helped mature legal practices or processes in a growing organization
5 How do you stay current on regulatory developments affecting nuclear energy and advanced reactor technologies?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with purely generic corporate law experience without highlighting energy/construction project development
  • Failing to address state bar admission or willingness to obtain admission in priority states
  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Oklo's specific technology or mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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