Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Commercial - Baltimore, MD

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a senior lawyer to handle complex transactional matters across its energy businesses and provide strategic legal guidance. The role requires the ability to review contracts, draft agreements, negotiate terms, and advise internal clients.

You will coordinate with operating units and outside counsel, supervise junior attorneys, and leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance research and drafting while upholding high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Handles commercial, corporate, and procurement matters with minimal supervision.
• Provides general legal advice, drafts and negotiates agreements, and counsels clients.
• Coordinates with the litigation team and external counsel as needed.

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 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).

We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.

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.

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Primary Purpose

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

Primary Duties

1. Under minimal supervision, handles numerous commercial, corporate, and procurement matters in support of all business units, including planning, conducting, and supervising complex legal assignments, necessitating an ability to evaluate matters that may have a major bearing on the conduct of the Company's business. Evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly. Interprets and applies organization policy according to law. Functional duties include providing general legal advice; contract review; drafting and negotiating agreements and deal terms; counseling clients; coordinating with the litigation team on warranty, breach, and other performance issues; coordinating with and providing consulting specialist support for OpCo and other Exelon BSC unit lawyers concerning corporate and commercial issues relating to service agreements and transactions governed by electric or gas utility tariffs, laws, or regulations; and providing guidance and training within this subject area. Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
2. Projects / duties as assigned.

Job Scope

• Works independently and with other attorneys on complex commercial matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
• Supports more senior attorneys in the ongoing management of relationships and matters with Exelon Operating Companies/Business Units and outside counsel.
• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.
• Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.
• Possesses an ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.