Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid)

Exelon Corporation; Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore (IL, Philadelphia County, District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon Corporation is seeking a mid-level attorney for its Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice in Chicago. The role delivers full legal services to clients under supervision, handling research, drafting contracts and briefs, and non-routine assignments.

You will work with managing attorneys to support agency proceedings and compliance matters. You will learn the client business, assist in budgeting, and leverage AI-enabled tools with sound professional judgment.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Excellent legal research, analytical abilities and up-to-date knowledge of federal/state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform broad and moderately complex legal assignments in the area of FERC regulations and policies.
• Assist more experienced attorneys in agency proceedings and related litigation.
• Advise clients on legal and FERC compliance matters.
• Develop understanding of each assigned client’s business and philosophy.
• Prepare and revise budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.
• Projects/duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

AI tools

Communication

Education

J.D. or LLB

Job description

Who We Are

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 mid-level attorney in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice area responsible for providing full legal services to clients under the supervision of a managing or supervising attorney. Carries out legal assignments, including research and preparation of contracts and briefs. Performs non-routine legal assignments.

Primary Duties

1 Performs broad and moderately complex legal assignments in the area of FERC regulations and policies. Assists more experienced attorneys in representing Exelon in agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation. Advise clients with respect to all legal and FERC compliance matters.

2 Responsible for developing an understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy.

3 Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.

4 Projects / duties as assigned.

Job Scope

• SupportsmoreexperiencedattorneysinongoingrelationshipsandmatterswithBusinessUnitsandoutsidecounsel.
• AbletothinkstrategicallyandworkwithBusinessUnitstoachieveCompanyobjectivesandmanagerisk.
• Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions. At least 4 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and on ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law as required by the position.

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: $132,800.00/Yr. – $182,600.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 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

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.