Your responsibilities

• Advising clients on the full lifecycle of nuclear energy projects in Poland – from regulatory structuring and permitting to contracting, construction and operation
• Analysing and applying Polish and EU nuclear legislation, including:
• – Atomic Law
• – Environmental and construction law (EIA, spatial planning, building permits)
• – EU directives and IAEA standards
• Drafting and negotiating complex project documentation (EPC contracts, JV agreements, technology transfers, PPAs, consortium frameworks)
• Supporting licensing processes before PAA (Polish Nuclear Authority) and cooperation with Polish and EU regulatory bodies
• Advising on state aid, public procurement, international cooperation and investment protection frameworks
• Collaborating with global legal teams and industry experts in cross-border advisory mandates
• Contributing to thought leadership and business development in the nuclear energy space.

Employer requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, ideally in energy/infrastructure projects, public law or construction
• Previous work with international law firms, government agencies or energy sector clients will be highly valued
• Strong understanding of Polish regulatory and institutional frameworks related to nuclear, environmental and infrastructure law
• Proven ability to analyse and communicate complex legal, technical and regulatory issues to business and government stakeholders
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills in both Polish and English (working language with clients and foreign counsel)
• Candidates with nuclear energy or conventional power experience, including work on permitting, licensing or contracting processes, will be prioritised
• International academic background (LL.M, secondments, etc.) and/or IAEA knowledge is an asset.

What employer offers

• Opportunity to advise on landmark nuclear energy projects in Poland and the CEE

• Career path tailored to your seniority – roles available at Senior Associate or Counsel level

• Cooperation with experienced, globally recognised Energy & Infrastructure teams

• Access to high-profile, cross-border transactions and regulatory frameworks

• Hybrid work model and supportive team culture.

• Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.