Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid) - Chicago, IL
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 role carries out legal assignments, including legal research and preparation of contracts and briefs, and handles non-routine legal assignments. The attorney performs broad and moderately complex assignments involving FERC regulations and policies, advises clients on legal and FERC compliance matters, and supports more experienced attorneys in agency proceedings and relevant litigation. The position also supports ongoing relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel, while working strategically with Business Units to achieve company objectives and manage risk. The attorney is expected to learn and use 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.
- 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 in stressful conditions under 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.
- Support more experienced attorneys in ongoing relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
- Work strategically with Business Units to achieve company objectives and manage risk.
- Use AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.
- Perform other projects and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
