Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid) - Philadelphia, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is a mid-level attorney in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice area who provides full legal services to clients under the supervision of a managing or supervising attorney. The position carries out legal assignments, including legal research and preparation of contracts and briefs, and handles non-routine assignments.

The attorney performs broad, moderately complex legal work involving FERC regulations and policies; supports more experienced attorneys in agency proceedings and relevant litigation; and advises clients on legal and FERC compliance matters. The role involves developing an understanding of assigned clients’ businesses and business philosophies, and preparing or revising budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel. The attorney supports ongoing relationships and matters with business units and outside counsel, and works strategically with business units to achieve company objectives and manage risk. The position also requires the ability to learn and use AI-enabled tools for research, drafting, and analysis while exercising sound professional judgment.

Requirements

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed 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.
• Ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law as required by the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both 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, 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.
• Support ongoing relationships and matters involving business units and outside counsel.
• Work strategically with business units to achieve company objectives and manage risk.
• Use AI-enabled tools to support legal research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.
• Carry out other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
• 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 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree