Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory Policy and Compliance

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Sacramento, CA

3h•Remote

About The Position

Constellation is seeking a highly experienced attorney to provide legal counsel and specialist services in regulatory policy and compliance. The attorney will independently handle matters of substantial importance, advise all levels of management—including senior management—and assess legal and business risks. The role includes leading and supervising complex legal assignments and professional teams, providing project-specific direction and mentoring to less experienced attorneys and support staff, and managing legal budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel. The position handles complex regulatory matters, including proceedings before state and federal agencies, regulatory compliance, and regulatory support for wholesale and retail commercial transactions. The role offers U.S.-based remote flexibility. The ideal candidate lives in California within reasonable commuting distance of the Walnut Creek office and can periodically work in the office. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
At least 10 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
Excellent legal research and analytical abilities, and knowledge of federal and/or state law.
Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to apply them to complex assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with California state regulatory matters affecting electricity and natural gas market participants, including California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) matters.
Experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters.
Experience with other Independent System Operators or Regional Transmission Organizations, such as PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, MISO, or ERCOT.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; analyze legal materials and other data; work under stressful conditions and time deadlines; and provide realistic risk assessments and practical advice to clients.

Responsibilities

Perform as a specialist in one or more fields of law and provide technical and expert legal services to Constellation business units.
Prepare and revise budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.
Provide lead or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
Provide legal counsel to all levels of management, including senior management.
Plan, conduct, and supervise large, highly complex legal assignments with little or no supervision.
Evaluate legal and business risks and advise clients accordingly.
Represent Constellation in transactions, litigation, or other relevant matters.
Handle and supervise complex legal regulatory matters, including state and federal agency proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and regulatory support for wholesale and retail commercial transactions.