Legal Operations Specialist

About Valar Atomics At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The Team   As part of the  Business  organization, Legal provides strategic legal guidance that enables innovation while protecting the company's interests. The team manages contracts, corporate governance, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and legal risk across the organization.   About The Role   Valar Atomics is looking for a Legal Operations Specialist to help build the operational backbone of our legal function as we scale. This role will own critical legal operations workstreams - from cap table management and entity governance to contract systems, insurance, and vendor coordination - allowing our legal team to move fast without sacrificing rigor. You will work closely with our General Counsel and cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and business teams, with significant ownership over the systems and processes that keep our legal function running smoothly. This is an opportunity to build legal operations infrastructure from the ground up at a fast-growing, hard-tech company.   Key Responsibilities   Manage and maintain the company's capitalization table, including tracking equity issuances, option grants, exercises, terminations, and vesting schedules (e.g., in Pulley or Carta)   Draft, review, and manage non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other routine commercial and vendor agreements   Own entity management and corporate housekeeping for the company and its subsidiaries, including formation, foreign qualification, dissolution, and annual/biennial compliance filings   Manage the company's corporate insurance programs (e.g., D&O, general liability, property, cyber), including renewals, certificates of insurance, and broker relationships   Lead the onboarding, implementation, and ongoing administration of a contract lifecycle management system (CMS/CLM), including workflow design and user training   Build, maintain, and iterate on legal playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures to support scalable self-service across the business   Track corporate compliance calendars and regulatory filing deadlines, including support for export control processes as needed (e.g., ITAR, EAR, DOE Part 810)   Assist with board and stockholder matters, including preparing consents, resolutions, and meeting materials   Identify opportunities to improve legal operations processes and systems as the company scales   Basic Qualifications   At least 4 years of experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal work, or a similar role   Hands-on experience managing a capitalization table using a platform such as Carta or Pulley   Experience drafting and managing NDAs and other routine commercial agreements   Experience with entity management and corporate housekeeping across multiple jurisdictions   Experience managing corporate insurance programs and policy renewals   Experience implementing, administering, or supporting a contract management system (CMS/CLM)   Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously   Comfortable working independently and taking ownership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment   Excellent written and verbal communication skills   Preferred Skills and Experience   Prior experience at a BigLaw firm   Prior in-house experience in a fast-paced startup environment   Exposure to startups in hard tech sectors (e.g., hardware, energy, aerospace, defense, or deep tech)   Familiarity with export control regimes relevant to advanced technology companies (e.g., ITAR, EAR, DOE Part 810)   Experience building or improving legal operations processes and systems from scratch   What We Offer    Competitive base salary  Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company  Comprehensive medical benefits  Unlimited PTO Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite  Generous PPE stipend High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy  Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement  Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders  The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Salary $115,000 — $155,000 USD