Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate PECO (Hybrid)

Transmission & Distribution World; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range: $167,200–$229,900

Annual bonus: 20%

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 is seeking a senior attorney to handle complex real estate and related commercial matters, drafting deeds, easements, licenses, and purchase agreements. You will advise clients on commercial real estate matters and work closely with real estate clients.

Responsibilities include leading assignments, managing risks, and coordinating with outside counsel, with opportunities to leverage AI-enabled tools for research and drafting. A JD or LLB and active licensure are required.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in relevant jurisdictions.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Excellent legal research, analytical abilities and knowledge of federal or state law.
• Clear written and oral communication under time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, strategize and lead legal assignments; advise clients accordingly.
• Represent Exelon in transactions, agency proceedings and relevant litigation.
• Prepare budgets and early matter assessments; coordinate with outside counsel.
• Communicate with management and executive leadership on legal matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Education

JD or LLB from an accredited law school

Tools

AI-enabled research tools

Job description

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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).Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.Are you on for the challenge?

A senior lawyer who is a highly qualified attorney handling complex real estate and related commercial legal matters and projects on behalf of the Company. Reviews and drafts real estate documents including commercial deeds, easements, licenses, purchase and sale agreements and other contracts and advises clients accordingly. Works closely with real estate clients to advise them on commercial real estate and related matters.

Primary Duties

• Performs as a specialist in one or more fields of law and provides technical and expert legal services to Exelon Business Units. Under minimal supervision, plans, strategizes, conducts and leads legal assignments, and evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly. Interprets and applies organization policy according to law. Represents Exelon in transactions, agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation. Supports communication to management and executive leadership. (75%)
• Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. (20%)
• Projects / duties as assigned. (5%)

Job Scope

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.

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

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

At least 5 years of professional experience in the commercial real estate area of law. Previous experience handling real estate matters for or on behalf of a corporation or other business.

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.

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, 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?