Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid) - Chicago, IL

VetJobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Exelon Corporation in Chicago seeks a mid-level attorney to deliver full legal services in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission practice. You will work under supervision, handling contracts, briefs, and research while supporting agency proceedings and related litigation.

The role requires a JD/LLB, 4+ years of specialized legal experience, and strong writing and communication skills. AI-enabled tooling may be used to augment research and drafting tasks. This is an on-site opportunity.

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 ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law as required by the position.
• Clear oral and written communication; ability to read and analyze legal materials and to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy.
• Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
• Projects / duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Oral and written communication

FERC regulations knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

LLB/JD eligibility

Job description

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

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

Supports more experienced attorneys in ongoing relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel.

Able to think strategically and work with Business Units to achieve Company objectives and manage risk.

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

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

Job Category

Legal

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Exelon Corporation

Salary Range

>$100,000