Assistant General Counsel

Constellation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation, integrated with Calpine, seeks a highly experienced attorney to manage major matters and mentor junior attorneys. The role demands strategic oversight of complex energy transactions and regulatory matters across ERCOT and other markets.

You will lead teams, advise senior management, and represent the company in high-stakes transactions and litigation. A JD or LLB and 10–12 years of experience are required, with a strong background in energy law.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law.
• 10–12 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Strong knowledge of federal and/or state law.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a specialist in one or more fields of law; provides legal services to Constellation units; plans, conducts and supervises large, complex assignments.
• Provides lead direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
• Prepare and revise budgets and matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.
• Projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal analysis

Research skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

JD or LLB

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $219,600 to $244,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

A highly experienced attorney who works independently and has major matter, team or client responsibilities as well as certain responsibilities for other attorneys on a project-specific/mentoring basis. Frequently supervises professional teams working on legal matters. Work generally involves handling matters of very substantial importance.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Performs as a specialist in one or more fields of law, provides technical and expert legal services to Constellation Business Units. Under little or no supervision, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex legal assignments; evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly; represents Constellation in transactions, litigation or 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 10-12 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• 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 and/or state law.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling retail energy commodity transactional work.
• Experience in ERCOT Market highly preferred. Experience in multiple RTO and ISO markets a plus.
• PPA, wholesale transactions, REC transactions experience a plus.
• Experience working with business to properly draft and structure complex energy products and transactions. The qualified candidate will be able to actively contribute ideas and solutions to their business partners in a fast-paced environment.