Legal Counsel

Blykalla

Blykalla

Legal

Stockholm, Sweden

Posted on May 22, 2026
Legal & Regulatory · Stockholm

Legal Counsel

Blykalla is scaling quickly in order to industrialize our small modular reactor (SMR) concept. If you are passionate about nuclear technology and want to make a significant impact, join us!

Are you organised, detail-oriented and have a passion for supporting dynamic teams? We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our team. Join Blykalla and help transform the energy sector!


What we do at Blykalla

Blykalla is a Swedish deep-tech company at the forefront of the nuclear industry, pioneering the development of small modular reactors that provide clean, safe, and reliable energy. Thanks to lead-cooling, we achieve high safety in a very compact format, allowing for a simple and cost-effective design that can be mass-produced. Our unique reactor design will provide safe and green baseload energy that perfectly complements solar and wind power.

What you'll get to do

At Blykalla, you will play a central role in our legal work – with a particular focus on contract drafting, reviewing and negotiation, fundraising transactions and corporate governance. You will work closely with leadership and key stakeholders to structure and negotiate deals, support capital raises and ensure we meet our legal and regulatory obligations as we scale. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your expertise will significantly contribute to the company's success.

You will report directly to the Head of Legal.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters

  • Collaborate with various departments to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks

  • Stay updated on changes in legislation and industry standards

  • Involvement in fundraising activities and procurement

Who you are

You will be part of a highly skilled team with a can-do attitude. As a person, you are detail-oriented, organised, proactive, and solution-oriented, and define yourself as someone who gets things done. To succeed in this role, you need to be open to rolling up your sleeves and helping where needed, contributing to the team's success in any way possible.


Qualifications:
  • At least 3 years of experience as a legal counsel or corporate lawyer

  • Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law

  • Proven track record in negotiating commercial contracts, in particular supply and joint development agreements

  • Experience supporting business development activities

  • Fluent in Swedish and English, with excellent communication skills in both languages

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience from an IP heavy organisation or working in an IP practice group is a plus.


Location

This position is for our office in Stockholm.

So, what do you think?

Take the chance to be at the forefront of revolutionizing nuclear power. Join our team as Legal Counsel and help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

We are proud to foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to be a part of changing the way the world thinks about power supply!

We do not accept applications via email.

We are not open to external help from recruitment agencies.

Team
Legal & Regulatory
Locations
Stockholm
Contact Evelina Mertsalmi People Operations Partner – People & Culture

About Blykalla

Blykalla is Sweden's only SMR vendor, commercializing lead-cooled fast reactors for industrial use. Based on 20+ years of research, their SEALER technology is a compact 55 MWe unit designed to offer a safe, efficient, and scalable power solution. With a strong foundation within Sweden, Blykalla is well positioned to deliver Europe's first advanced SMR, providing reliable and sustainable baseload energy to power AI and clean industries.

Backed by partners such as Uniper, ABB, KSB, Höganäs, and the Royal Institute of Technology, Blykalla has secured close to EUR 50 million in funding, including a SEK 99 million grant from the Swedish Energy Agency and a EUR 17 million investment from the EU. The company plans to complete its first SEALER reactor by 2030 and begin serial production in the 2030s. By 2050, their technology could generate up to 500 TWh of clean electricity annually, cutting global CO₂ emissions by 0.5 gigatons each year.

Founded in 2013
Legal & Regulatory · Stockholm

Legal Counsel

Blykalla is scaling quickly in order to industrialize our small modular reactor (SMR) concept. If you are passionate about nuclear technology and want to make a significant impact, join us!