Assistant General Counsel

Constellation Energy Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Wellbeing programs

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a senior lawyer to advise on day-to-day operations of non-nuclear generation assets along the East Coast and Midwest. You will partner with operations, commercial, engineering and asset management teams to navigate complex legal issues and develop practical business solutions.

The role requires a JD/LLB and at least 8 years of specialized legal experience, with strong written and verbal communication and familiarity with federal and state law.

Qualifications

• An LLB or JD and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• 8+ years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor supporting day-to-day operations of non-nuclear generation assets on the East Coast and Midwest.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial, engineering, environmental, asset management and legal teams to manage risk.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of complex operating agreements.
• Provide strategic legal support during outages, emergencies and major equipment events.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee regulatory matters related to PJM, ISO-NE and NYISO.

Skills

8+ years experience

Strong communication

Legal research

Licensed attorney

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.

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 $192,600 to $214,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

A senior lawyer who is a highly qualified attorney handling complex legal matters and projects on behalf of the Company.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor supporting the day-to-day operation of Constellation’s non-nuclear generation assets on the East Coast and Mid-West.


• Partner directly with operations leadership, commercial teams, engineering, environmental, asset management, and legal subject matter experts to identify legal and commercial risk early and develop creative business-oriented strategies that enable safe and reliable operations of the assets.


• Broad legal experience preferred, with energy, environmental or asset management experience a plus. Will advise on compliance, environmental, financial, real property, tax, commercial, and corporate issues.


• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of complex operational agreements, including co-generation steam and energy supply, fuel supply, O&M, LTSA, procurement, construction and real estate agreements.


• Provide strategic legal support during planned outages, forced outages, emergency operations events, major equipment failures and restoration activities.


• Assist in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, asset integrations, including due diligence, transaction documentation, regulatory approvals.


• Manage outside counsel to maximize benefits and minimize costs.


• Required to have or develop familiarity but not primary responsibility for federal and wholesale power market (PJM, ISO-NE, and NYISO) regulatory matters associated with these power plants (and ability to support associated compliance efforts).


• Ability to collaborate with Constellation legal department subject matter experts, including Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction/Engineering, Government and Regulatory, Trading and Origination, Tax, Accounting and Public Relations/ Corporate Communications to develop practical legal solutions that support fleet optimization,


• Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization by translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable business advice

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-years professional experience in a specialized area of law


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and to analyze legal materials and data


• Excellent legal research, analytical abilities, and knowledge of federal and or state law


• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to apply them to complex assignments


• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+years of practicing commercial law in a law firm or corporation, including substantial experience providing commercial legal support to power generation assets or energy infrastructure.


• Deep understanding of power generation operations in PJM, ISO-NE and NYISO.


• Experience serving as the primary legal advisor to plant operations, commercial and asset management teams.