Assistant General Counsel - Philadelphia, PA

VetJobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 164,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel in Environmental Law to provide critical legal support in a dynamic energy sector. The role focuses on compliance, permitting, and regulatory issues while guiding business units through legal challenges. Ideal candidates will be seasoned attorneys with a strong background in environmental law and a commitment to public service, particularly veterans and military affiliates.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

401(k) Match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires 7-10 years of experience in environmental law.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois and/or Pennsylvania.
• Must possess strong research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on environmental matters.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage budget assessments.
• Conduct complex legal assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Legal Research

Analytical Abilities

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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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.

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.

Assistant General Counsel - (Enviromental) - BSC (Hybrid)

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, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 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).

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

Primary Purpose Of Position

Exelon seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join our team. The Assistant General Counsel – Environmental will provide legal advice and representation to the Company’s business units, with a focus on those based in Illinois and Pennsylvania, on the full range of environmental matters, including permitting and compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, litigation, support of real estate and other transactions, and regulatory and legislative policy analysis and advocacy. This attorney will interface with Company management and teams at all levels and represent the Company externally and must be able to work under minimal supervision on matters of significant importance.

Primary Duties

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

1 Performs as a specialist in environmental law, providing legal counsel to Exelon Business Units on the full range of environmental matters, including permitting and compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, litigation, support of real estate and other transactions, and regulatory and legislative policy analysis and advocacy. Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises complex legal assignments, requiring an ability to evaluate matters that may have a major bearing on conducting the Company’s business; evaluates legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly.

2 Oversees outside counsel and prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters

involving outside counsel.

3 Other projects / duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

Manages 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.

Anticipates and understands trends in relevant areas of law and policy; and provides strategic thinking and counsel to meet company objectives. Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.

Auto req ID

449630BR

Minimum Education Required

Juris Doctorate

Job_Category

Legal

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions, which include Illinois and/or Pennsylvania. 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 environmental issues relating to Experience as in-house counsel or working with in-house counsel at one or more large companies.

• Experience working with and/or in an environmental regulatory agency, at the federal or state level.
• Experience in the electric power and/or natural gas delivery industries.
• Knowledge of environmental issues relating to former manufactured gas plants.
  
  

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $164,000.00/Yr. – $225,500.00/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*

Philadelphia

State*

Pennsylvania

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Exelon Corporation

Salary Range

>$100,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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