Associate General Counsel - PECO (Hybrid)

Delmarva Power & Light Co.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 213,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a management level attorney to oversee all legal services related to state utility regulatory matters for PECO and related units. The role provides high‑quality counsel and supervises a team of attorneys and paralegals.

The successful candidate will guide officers and executives, oversee budgets and outside counsel, and contribute to strategic company objectives in a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
• At least 12 years of professional experience and recognized distinction in a specialty practice.
• Extensive knowledge of courts, regulatory agencies and other legal entities.

Responsibilities

• Advises clients on utility regulatory matters and provides guidance to executives on legal issues.
• Represents PECO before outside law firms, government bodies, agencies and other stakeholders as assigned by the General Counsel.
• Manages and develops the careers of attorneys and staff, with performance evaluations.

Skills

Regulatory law

Legal counsel

Project management

Leadership

Education

JD or LLB

Tools

Legal research tools

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 management level attorney primarily responsible for all legal services relating to state utility regulatory matters and who supervises a group of attorneys providing related legal services. Responsible for providing electric and gas operating utilities with efficient, high-quality legal services relating to particular legal practice areas within appropriate region. Provides legal services as a practicing counsel.

Primary Duties

1. 1 Advises clients with respect to all aspects of utility regulatory matters; provides counsel and guidance to officers and executives of corporation regarding legal issues in particular practice areas
2. 2 Represents PECO in dealing with outside law firms, government representatives and agencies, independent technical experts, court representatives and others in the legal profession as delegated by the General Counsel
3. 3 Effectively manages, monitors and assists in the career development of all attorneys, legal professionals and paralegal staff personnel, and ensures the appropriate evaluation procedures are conducted.
4. 4 Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel
5. 5 Perform significant projects / duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Job Scope

Provides legal services as a practicing counsel, supervises other attorneys and support staff, and directly manages relationships and matters for PECO and with Exelon and its Business Units and outside counsel.

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

Experienced in project management and supervision of professionals

Minimum Qualifications

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions. At least 12 years of professional experience and widely recognized distinction for his/her specialty practice. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of legal field to the completion of complex assignments. Extensive knowledge of courts, regulatory agencies and other applicable legal entities.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in representing utilities before state utility commissions, including in base rate cases and other matters related to regulated utilities, and supervising other attorneys engaged in such matters

Experience in managing outside counsel, including strategic and tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with broader corporate legal strategy

Ability to learn, adopt, and effectively utilize emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to enhance productivity, improve work quality, and support business objectives, consistent with company policies and professional responsibilities.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $212,800.00/Yr. – $292,600.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
• 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.