Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Commercial (Transactional Projects) - (Hybrid)

Exelon • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies. The company is committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. Exelon elevates diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking, and provides competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Requirements

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions
• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing, formally and informally
• Ability to read and analyze legal and legislative materials and other data
• Ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines
• Experience in direct counsel to business clients

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction contracting is strongly preferred, including EPC and GMP models.
• Experience in large financing transactions or energy-focused Mergers and Acquisitions experience could be acceptable, depending on the depth of experience.
• Experience with the electric and/or gas utility business or other regulated company or industry.
• Experience with construction of large public projects.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, negotiates and drafts construction-focused agreements, including EPC agreements (traditional and progressive), Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements, and other design-bid-build agreement models, to support complex and significant construction projects in the energy sector, which include construction of transmission and distribution assets.
• Evaluates legal and business risks and liabilities of large infrastructure projects.
• Advises clients during all phases of project contracting.
• Works closely and cooperatively with internal legal colleagues (e.g., regulatory, litigation, labor & employment, and environmental), outside counsel (at times), and other business departments to ensure timely and compliant project completion.
• Coordinates with business and litigation teams to advise on warranty issues, breach claims, and other performance issues.
• Provides guidance and training within this transactional subject area.
• Interprets and applies internal policies consistent with the law.
• Prepares budgets and oversight of outside counsel management.
• Handles other corporate and commercial transactional projects / duties, as assigned.
• Supports leadership and colleagues in the ongoing management of relationships and matters on behalf of the Company, including with internal clients, outside counsel, and external stakeholders.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior