FERC Regulatory Counsel — Energy Sector

Exelon; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Referral program

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a mid-level attorney in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice area to provide full legal services to clients under supervision. You will perform research, draft contracts and briefs, and handle non-routine assignments while learning the client’s business and risk profile.

You will support relationships with business units, coordinate budgets with outside counsel, and assist with agency proceedings and related litigation.

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.
• Excellent legal research, analytical abilities and ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law as required by the position.

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.
• Develops an understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy.
• Prepares and revises budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

LLB or JD from accredited law school

Job description

Exelon is seeking a mid-level attorney in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice area to provide full legal services to clients under supervision. You will perform research, draft contracts and briefs, and handle non-routine assignments while learning the client’s business and risk profile.

You will support relationships with business units, coordinate budgets with outside counsel, and assist with agency proceedings and related litigation.