Assistant General Counsel - Exelon Utilities FERC (Hybrid)

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About the position

Exelon seeks an experienced energy regulatory attorney to represent Exelon and its six regulated utilities before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Assistant General Counsel – Exelon Utilities will focus primarily on electric regulatory issues (e.g., transmission development and policy, interconnection matters, and rate issues) and will also conduct work related to the utilities’ retail natural gas utility business. This attorney will work on matters of substantial legal and policy importance, and represent the company externally with federal regulators and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Performs as a specialist in federal energy regulatory law (FERC electric and gas), providing legal counsel to Exelon and its Business Units.
  • Under little or no supervision, plans, and conducts legal assignments; evaluates legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly; and represents Exelon in regulatory proceedings, transactions, litigation, settlements and other relevant matters.
  • Represents Exelon in agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation
  • Interprets and applies organization policy according to law and regulations
  • Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel
  • Projects / duties as assigned

Requirements

  • An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions
  • At least 7-10 years of professional experience with a focus on FERC regulatory matters.
  • Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to the completion of complex assignments
  • Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and on ongoing knowledge of federal or state law
  • Must have the ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing; to read and analyze legal materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in federal energy regulatory law, with a focus on electric utilities, including current knowledge of legal developments and trends in this area

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: \$167,200.00/Yr. – \$229,900.00/Yr.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
  • 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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