Board of Directors
Independent Board Director - Regulatory & Compliance
About this position
NDB Inc. seeks an Independent Board Director with exceptional regulatory and compliance expertise to guide our navigation of complex nuclear, environmental, and safety regulations. You will provide strategic oversight on regulatory strategy, compliance frameworks, and stakeholder relationships with government agencies. This unpaid board position offers equity compensation and the opportunity to ensure NDB maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance while commercializing breakthrough nuclear energy technology.
Requirements
- JD or equivalent with focus on regulatory, environmental, or nuclear law
- Former General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, or senior regulatory executive
- 20+ years of regulatory and compliance experience in highly regulated industries
- Deep expertise with NRC, EPA, DOE, or similar regulatory agencies
- Experience with nuclear licensing, environmental permits, or safety regulations
- Prior board or board committee experience preferred
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance frameworks
- Excellent judgment and ability to assess complex regulatory risks
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in quarterly board meetings
- Chair or serve on Nominating & Governance Committee
- Provide strategic guidance on regulatory strategy and compliance framework
- Oversee relationships with NRC, DOE, EPA, and other regulatory agencies
- Review and assess regulatory risks and compliance programs
- Ensure proper governance structure, policies, and ethical standards
- Guide nuclear licensing strategy and environmental permitting processes
- Advise on government relations and policy advocacy
- Support executive team on complex regulatory matters and stakeholder engagement
Preferred Qualifications
- Former NRC, EPA, or DOE senior official or Commissioner
- General Counsel of nuclear utility, reactor vendor, or nuclear technology company
- Experience with international nuclear regulations (IAEA, international agencies)
- Congressional or legislative experience with energy or nuclear policy
- Crisis management and regulatory investigation experience
What We Offer
- Equity compensation (stock options)
- Director & Officer liability insurance
- Quarterly board meetings (flexible remote attendance)
- Reimbursement for travel and expenses
- Shape regulatory strategy for revolutionary nuclear technology
- Leverage expertise to enable breakthrough technology commercialization
- Work with world-class legal, regulatory, and technical teams
- Contribute to advancing nuclear energy innovation responsibly
- Professional network expansion in regulatory and government sectors
- Legacy opportunity in clean energy and nuclear innovation
Ready to apply?
Join our team and help us revolutionize energy technology. We're looking for passionate individuals ready to make an impact.
Position Details
- Type
- job
- Employment
- part time
- Department
- Board of Directors
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Compensation
- Unpaid (Equity Only)
- Remote Work
- Yes
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.