Associate General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid)
About The Position
Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to deliver solutions that make diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. The company is committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. Exelon offers competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. This role is a management-level attorney primarily responsible for providing efficient, high-quality legal services related to federal energy regulation, especially by FERC, in all regions where Exelon operates or has interests. The attorney will supervise a group of attorneys providing these services and act as a practicing counsel.
Requirements
- An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
- At least 12 years of professional experience and widely recognized distinction for his/her specialty practice.
- Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
- Extensive knowledge of courts, regulatory agencies, and other applicable legal entities.
Responsibilities
- Advises clients with respect to all aspects of the FERC practice area; develops the strategic plan, provides counsel and guidance to Utility officers and executives of corporation regarding legal issues in the areas of FERC regulation and policy.
- Represents Exelon in dealing with outside law firms, government representatives and agencies, independent technical experts, court representatives and others in the legal profession as delegated by the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
- Effectively manages, monitors, and assists in the career development of all attorneys and ensures that appropriate evaluation procedures are conducted for major segments of the law department and supervises lower-level professional and paralegal staff personnel.
- Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. Ensures Exelon is leveraging outside resources in the most cost-effective manner.
- Works with the entire Exelon legal function to continually improve the delivery of legal services for Exelon Utilities relating to FERC.
- Performs significant projects / duties as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.
- Provides legal services as a practicing counsel and team manager.
- Directly manages relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
- Able to think strategically and work with Business Units to achieve Company objectives and manage risks.
- Experienced in project management and supervision of professionals in lower-level management.
Benefits
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $212,800.00/Yr. – $292,600.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
- Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
- 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 leave or parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- And much more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
