Valar Atomics
Government Contracts and Regulatory Lawyer
$220K–$260K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; experience may be at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
About the job
Build and lead Valar Atomics’ government-contracts, export-control, and regulatory compliance function while advising on government agreements, permitting, and commercial legal matters.
What you'll do
- Lead export-control and trade-compliance programs, including technology classification, access controls, screening, and required authorizations.
- Draft and manage government agreements, regulatory submissions, public-records responses, land access, permitting, and foreign-ownership matters.
- Build compliance policies and infrastructure, advise internal teams, and support commercial contracting as needed.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and good standing with the State Bar of California, or eligibility to register as California Registered In-House Counsel.
- 5+ years of experience in government contracts, regulatory, or export-control practice.
- Hands-on experience with U.S. export-control regimes (EAR, ITAR, and/or 10 CFR Part 810).
- Experience drafting and negotiating agreements with federal, state, or local government entities.
Nice to have
- Experience in nuclear, energy, defense, or another highly regulated industry; relevant agency or national-laboratory experience.
- Experience building compliance programs or legal functions in a startup or high-growth environment.
Pay
$220,000 — $260,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
10 CFR Part 810, EAR, ITAR, FOIA, GRAMA, NEPA, FAR, DFARS
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