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This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.\nJob Summary\nKairos Power is seeking its first in-house labor and employment attorney to advise on a wide range of employment, labor, and compliance matters. In this role, you will provide practical legal advice on hiring and recruiting, investigations, discipline and termination, leaves of absence, disability accommodation, wage and hour, anti-discrimination, compensation and benefits, labor activities, and other issues affecting the company’s employees and workplace. As a member of a small legal team, you will have significant ownership over assigned areas and play a key role in shaping legal strategy and processes as the company continues to grow.\nWork location in Alameda, CA (hybrid).\nResponsibilities\nServe as the primary attorney supporting Kairos Power’s People Operations team.\nAdvise on employment-law aspects of recruiting and hiring practices, including job postings, candidate selection, background checks, and pre-employment requirements, as applicable.\nProvide legal advice on discipline, termination, leave of absence, wage and hour compliance, anti-discrimination requirements, and compensation and benefits matters. \nAdvise on employee classification matters, including exempt/nonexempt status and independent contractor classification.\nAdvise on employee accommodations and the interactive process, including disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodation matters.\nPartner with People Operations and other internal stakeholders on employment-law considerations arising from organizational and workforce changes, including reductions in force, restructurings, reorganizations, and applicable notice and compliance requirements.\nDraft and review employment document and templates, including offer letters, employment agreements, policies and procedures, and separation agreements.\nCollaborate with the Learning & Development team to develop and implement training programs for employees, managers and People Operations on employment-related topics. \nMonitor developments in employment and labor laws and regulations, proactively identify areas of risk, and propose practical company-wide strategies for mitigating risks.\nOversee or conduct internal investigations and provide guidance on employee performance or conduct concerns.\nManage employment-related claims and demands, including agency complaints and investigations.\nManage outside employment counsel.\nOther duties as assigned\nQualifications\nJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.\nCurrent member in good standing with at least one state bar.\n5+ years of relevant labor and employment law experience, including counseling employers on federal and state employment-law matters.\nExperience advising HR/People teams and business leaders on employee-relations and workplace legal issues.\nExperience conducting or advising on workplace investigations.\nExperience with administrative procedures and responding to federal, state, and local agency charges.\nCalifornia employment-law experience desirable.\nExperience in both law firms and in-house is desirable.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nStrong knowledge and foundation in federal and state employment laws.\nStrong advocacy skills and experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations.\nAbility to communicate effectively with non-lawyers, manage multiple projects and priorities, adapt to quickly changing conditions, and navigate ambiguity.\nCommitment to professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.\nAbility to identify and assess employment-related legal risks and develop practical risk-mitigation strategies.\nStrong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.\nAbility to build effective working relationships with People Operations and business stakeholders while maintaining appropriate legal judgment and independence.\nPhysical Conditions\nRemaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods\nMoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another\nCommunicating with others to exchange information\nEnvironmental Conditions\nGeneral office environment\nHigh-concentration, demanding and fast-paced\nSafety and PPE\nReading and interpreting hazardous warning signs\nReporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions\nTravel \nSome travel may be required, up to 10% \nAdditional Requirements\nRequires occasional working weekends\nRequires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines\nThe salary range for this position is $175,100 to $218,700 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.\n#LI-Hybrid\nAbout our Benefits\nWe know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:\nCompetitive compensation packages\nMedical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents\nPaid Vacation\n401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)\nKairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. 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Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. 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