Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Commercial - Chicago, IL

VetJobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 20%

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon Corporation is seeking a senior lawyer to handle complex transactional matters, providing strategic legal advice across business units and coordinating with outside counsel.

The role emphasizes strong judgment, leadership, and the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools for research, drafting, and analysis in a high-stakes environment. Chicago-based, on-site position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the relevant jurisdictions.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Excellent legal research, analytical abilities and ability to communicate clearly under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial, corporate, and procurement matters with oversight.
• Provide general legal advice; draft and negotiate agreements and deal terms; counsel clients.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Written & verbal communication

AI tools

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. 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. Are you in?

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

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Education Required

Juris Doctorate

Minimum Qualifications

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions. At least 7 to 10 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 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.

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

City*

Chicago

State*

Illinois

Job_Category

Legal

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Exelon Corporation

Salary Range

>$100,000