Assistant General Counsel - Compensation & Benefits (Hybrid)

Exelon•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with over 20,000 colleagues serving more than 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. We are committed to powering a cleaner, brighter future and fostering an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is built on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. We seek problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to join us in delivering solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. We value inclusivity, creativity, safety, integrity, and community service. In our pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking. We offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Requirements

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
At least 7 to 10 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation law.
Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and on ongoing knowledge of federal or state law.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing; to read and analyze legal materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Performs as a specialist in employee benefits and executive compensation law and provides technical and expert legal services to Exelon business units.
Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex legal assignments.
Evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly.
Represents Exelon as the subject matter expert in M&A transactions, contract negotiations, audits, litigation and other relevant matters.
Provide legal advice for Exelon’s employee benefit plans and compensation programs, including defined benefit pension, defined contribution retirement, non-qualified (SERP and deferred compensation), health and welfare, long and short-term incentive, and severance.
Draft and review plan and program documents, summary plan descriptions, and employee communications.
Counsel ERISA plan fiduciaries, including conducting fiduciary training.
Advise on ERISA claims and appeals.
Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
Supports more senior attorneys in the ongoing management of relationships and matters with Exelon Operating Companies/Business Units and outside counsel.
Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.
Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $167,200.00/Yr. – $229,900.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more