Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment (Hybrid)

Exelon•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel, Labor, Employment, and Benefits, leads a team of attorneys and legal professionals serving business units across the company in labor and employment law matters. The role covers discrimination, traditional labor, wage and hour, dispute resolution, agency charges, and litigation, and proactively manages and mitigates related compliance and litigation risks. The Associate General Counsel oversees litigation, provides advice and counsel to business units and executives, and handles arbitrations and agency matters, including directly representing the company in judicial, regulatory, and arbitral forums where appropriate. The position reports to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel – Labor, Employment, and Benefits. The role provides legal services as practicing counsel and manages relationships and matters with business units and outside counsel. It requires strategic thinking to help business units achieve company objectives and manage risks, as well as project management and supervision of legal professionals.

Requirements

LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
At least 12 years of professional experience and widely recognized distinction in the specialty practice.
Comprehensive knowledge of the legal field and ability to apply it to complex assignments.
Extensive knowledge of courts, regulatory agencies, and other applicable legal entities.
Experience in project management and supervising professionals in lower-level management.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools for research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.
Experience successfully leading a team of attorneys and legal professionals.
Experience managing outside counsel, including strategic and tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with broader corporate legal strategy.
Experience litigating on behalf of or against the government.
Experience in the energy or utility industries.
Experience counseling employers on strategic initiatives such as COVID response, union campaigns, and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

Manage, supervise, and/or act as first chair in representing the company in judicial proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and before government agencies, and manage outside counsel on litigation and matter handling.
Provide strategic advice, counsel, and guidance to business unit clients and company officers and executives regarding employee disputes, litigation, negotiations, investigations, and related matters.
Lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals focused on labor, employment, benefits, safety, and immigration law; assign and supervise work and support career development.
Perform significant projects and other duties assigned by the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
Prepare and revise budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentives.
Annual salary of $212,800.00 to $292,600.00, plus an additional $50,000 in annual Long Term Incentive Plan compensation.
Annual bonus of 30% 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 resources for mental and emotional support.
Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
Referral bonus program.