Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid) - Baltimore, MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is a mid-level attorney in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice area, providing full legal services to clients under the supervision of a managing or supervising attorney. The role carries out legal assignments, including research and preparation of contracts and briefs, and performs non-routine legal assignments. It supports more experienced attorneys in ongoing relationships and matters with business units and outside counsel. The attorney is expected to think strategically, work with business units to achieve company objectives and manage risk, and learn and leverage AI-enabled tools for research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.

Requirements

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities, and ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law as required by the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and analyze legal materials and other data.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform broad and moderately complex legal assignments involving FERC regulations and policies.
• Assist more experienced attorneys in representing Exelon in agency proceedings and relevant litigation.
• Advise clients on legal and FERC compliance matters.
• Develop an understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy.
• Prepare and revise budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.
• Complete projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of 15% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays.
• Maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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