Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid)

Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid)

Who We Are

We’re powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we’re calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies : Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Primary Purpose

A highly qualified FERC Regulatory attorney who is able to work independently and has major matter, team and client responsibilities. Work involves handling matters of very substantial legal and policy importance, interfacing with management and teams at all levels, and frequent coordination and oversight of professional teams working on legal matters, internally and externally.

Primary Duties

Performs as a specialist in federal regulatory and administrative law (particularly focused on FERC and PJM experience), provides technical and expert legal services to Exelon Business Units and has a strong, detailed understanding of the electric / gas utility business. With little or no supervision, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex legal assignments; evaluates both legal and business risks of initiatives in order to advise clients. Represents Exelon Business Units in both transactional matters, regulatory proceedings, and other relevant matters. Provides legal counsel to all levels of management, including senior management.

Provides lead direction and / or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.

Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.

Projects / duties as assigned.

Job Scope

• Works independently and with other attorneys on complex federal regulatory matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business and industry context. Anticipates and understands trends in areas of law related to the business / industry.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to solve complex, difficult problems and be very proactive in doing so.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Note : Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

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