Lead Utilities Regulatory Counsel – Hybrid

PECO; 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

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus program

Job summary

PECO, a leading energy utility, seeks a management-level attorney specializing in state utility regulatory matters to oversee high-quality legal services for electric and gas operations. The role includes supervising attorneys and coordinating with Exelon and outside counsel to advance company objectives and manage risk.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 years in the field, extensive regulatory know-how, and the ability to guide strategic decisions with business units while leveraging emerging

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel
• Perform significant projects / duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Skills

Regulatory law

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Legal research

Project management

AI tools

Education

JD or LLB from accredited law school

Tools

AI tools

Job description

PECO, a leading energy utility, seeks a management-level attorney specializing in state utility regulatory matters to oversee high-quality legal services for electric and gas operations. The role includes supervising attorneys and coordinating with Exelon and outside counsel to advance company objectives and manage risk.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 years in the field, extensive regulatory know-how, and the ability to guide strategic decisions with business units while leveraging emerging