Compliance Attorney

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US, to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel for AI, advanced manufacturing, and critical industries.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to mitigate compliance risk while facilitating business objectives
• Advise on export-control compliance programs including ITAR, EAR, and DOE Part 810
• Design and manage classified data and industrial security practices
• Support FOCI mitigation and classified information handling requirements
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide compliance policies, controls, training, and audit mechanisms
• Manage internal investigations, incident response, and regulatory reporting obligations
• Support compliance aspects of strategic transactions, partnerships, and government engagements

Requirements

• J.D. degree
• 8+ years of legal experience including clerkships
• Substantial experience with export controls, classification, nuclear compliance, or national security matters
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Los Angeles, CA
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the nuclear, national security, or similarly highly regulated industry
• Experience developing and maintaining compliance policies and monitoring frameworks
• Prior experience conducting internal investigations or risk assessments
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance