Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Exelon; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $167,200–$229,900 per yr

Bonus eligibility 20%

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Exelon, a Fortune 200 energy company, seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Litigation. The role primarily handles Delaware matters and collaborates across Exelon’s legal department to identify and mitigate legal risks. The position is hybrid, requiring in‑office presence at least three days per week.

The ideal candidate will lead high‑stakes litigation, manage outside counsel budgets, and provide strategic legal guidance to business units, with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD and licensed to practice in relevant jurisdictions.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Strong research and analytical abilities with knowledge of federal or state law.
• Excellent clear written and spoken communication under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and advice on complex tort and commercial matters, including investigations and litigation in federal courts and Delaware courts.
• Lead and supervise large and complex litigation and internal investigations; coordinate with outside counsel.
• Budget and oversee matters with outside counsel; manage relationships and strategic communications.
• Guide junior attorneys and support staff; contribute to cross‑departmental risk mitigation.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Written & oral communication

Time management under deadlines

Education

JD or LLB

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

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

The Assistant General Counsel – Litigation is a highly experienced litigation attorney who advises and represents the Company, primarily in Delaware. While this position largely focuses on matters related to Delmarva Power & Light, the Assistant General Counsel works across Exelon’s legal department and Business Units to identify and mitigate Company’s legal risks.

Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

Primary Duties

• Provides legal services and advice, primarily in Delaware, to Exelon Business Units on complex tort and commercial matters and internal investigations, including representing Exelon and Delmarva Power & Light in litigation in federal courts and Delaware’s Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court, and in other relevant forums; directing outside counsel; conducting and supervising large and complex litigation‑related assignments; and directing internal investigations across Exelon’s Business Units. Provides legal counsel and strategic communication to Business Unit clients and all levels of management regarding litigation, investigations, and other matters. Works across the Legal Department and the Company to proactively identify and mitigate litigation and other legal risks. (75%)
• Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. (10%)
• Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff. (10%)
• Projects / duties as assigned. (5%)

Job Scope

• Provides legal services, including representing the Company in judicial proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations, and manages relationships and litigation matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
• Demonstrates superior business knowledge in portions of the business and industry; anticipates and understands trends in areas of law related to the business; able to think strategically and to work with Business Units to achieve company objectives and manage litigation risks.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal issues affecting electric and natural gas utilities.
• Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI‑enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.

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

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.