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

Exelon • Baltimore, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is a senior lawyer who handles complex legal matters and projects on behalf of Exelon. The role specializes in one or more areas of law and provides technical and expert legal services to Exelon business units. With minimal supervision, the attorney plans, strategizes, conducts, and leads legal assignments; evaluates legal and business risks; and advises clients. The position interprets and applies organizational policy according to law and represents Exelon in transactions, agency proceedings, and relevant litigation. It also supports communications to management and executive leadership.

The attorney prepares and revises budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel. The role supports more senior attorneys in managing relationships and matters involving Exelon operating companies, business units, and outside counsel, and is expected to demonstrate strong legal judgment in a business context and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 7 to 10 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures sufficient to complete complex assignments.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
• Ongoing knowledge of federal or state law.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn, adopt, and effectively use emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to enhance productivity, improve work quality, and support business objectives, consistent with company policies and professional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal services and expert advice to Exelon business units.
• Plan, strategize, conduct, and lead legal assignments with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate legal and business risks and advise clients accordingly.
• Interpret and apply organizational policy according to law.
• Represent Exelon in transactions, agency proceedings, and relevant litigation.
• Support communications to management and executive leadership.
• Prepare and revise budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.
• Support more senior attorneys in managing relationships and matters involving Exelon operating companies, business units, and outside counsel.
• Develop original and successful solutions, programs, or actions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus for eligible positions: 20%.
• 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 resources for mental and emotional support.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree