Environmental and Corporate Counsel

About Us

Are you ready to be part of a team that is bringing revolutionary technology to the remediation industries?

DISA Technologies is revolutionizing mineral recovery with our patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology—an innovative solution that upgrades critical minerals from mined ore and legacy waste. Serving both the mining and remediation sectors, we recover valuable resources that power industry, strengthen energy independence, and restore contaminated sites to productive use. Our technology unlocks economic and environmental value, transforming how the world processes, remediates, and recycles essential mineral assets.

Job Summary

The Environmental and Corporate Counsel is an attorney with strong environmental law experience who also functions as general counsel for a rapidly scaling industrial technology company. This role supports DISA’s uranium remediation, mineral processing, and federal Tribal partnerships while providing day-to-day legal oversight on contracts (MSAs), NDAs, commercial agreements, and coordination with external counsel. They advise on environmental and regulatory frameworks, manage legal risk, and support corporate governance and strategic transactions. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic start-up environment, wearing multiple hats and contributing to many areas of business development.

Education/ Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with admission to a U.S. state bar with the ability to obtain a WY or CO state bar admission.
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant exposure to environmental law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience working with CERCLA, RCRA, AEA, NRC regulations, state mining and radiation frameworks, and related compliance obligations.

Supervisor

Chief Executive Officer, unless otherwise designated.

Typical Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on CERCLA, AEA, NRC licensing, state mining and radiation regulations, and federal–Tribal frameworks.
• Support ongoing AUM remediation strategy, regulatory positioning, and compliance.
• Assist with preparation and review of NRC, EPA, or state regulatory submissions.
• Track evolving federal and state regulatory developments that impact uranium recovery, waste handling, and mineral processing operations.
• Help assess environmental liabilities associated with site acquisitions, partnerships, and AUM transactions.
• Serve as the primary internal legal resource for commercial contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, term sheets, and MOUs.
• Manage workflow between DISA and external counsel across environmental, transactional, corporate, IP, and employment matters.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, contracting processes, and internal legal policies.
• Support corporate governance matters, including board materials, resolutions, and investor documentation.
• Assist with due diligence and document review for financings, site acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
• Identify regulatory and contractual risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Support development of compliance systems related to safety, environmental obligations, and reporting.
• Work with operations to ensure proper legal documentation is in place for field activities, vendors, and partners.
• Support policy and government-relations efforts with clear legal interpretation and strategic framing.
• Abide by all policies and procedures established by DISA.
• Attend and participate in all required safety trainings.
• Assist with any task required by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks relevant to uranium, mining, and industrial operations.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Ability to manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into clear operational guidance.
• Practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to give clear, actionable guidance.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team, supporting shared goals and fostering positive relationships.
• Adapt to dynamic environments and identify solutions to challenges with flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain professionalism with high attention to detail, reliability, accountability, and accuracy in all work deliverables.
• Uphold and demonstrate DISA’s Values of Dedication, Innovation, Sustainability, and Accelerate Change.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company safety standards.
• Be a valid U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/ or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to interact with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
• To best service our customers, all employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as typing.

DISA Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin.

Benefits

• Bonus Pool
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional Development