Senior Counsel, Construction & EPC Projects

Exelon; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus 20%

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption and surrogacy assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a qualified attorney to lead construction-focused transactions, including EPC and GMP models, for its energy projects. The role involves negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex contracts while coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of relevant experience, be licensed to practice law, and be adept at managing risk, budgets, and timelines in a regulated utility environment.

Qualifications

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• 7–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent analytical and written/oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work under time deadlines and in stressful conditions.
• Experience in direct counsel to business clients.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft construction-focused agreements, including EPC, GMP, and other models.
• Advise clients on risks, liabilities, and project contracting.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams, outside counsel, and business departments to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide guidance and training within transactional areas and manage budgets and outside counsel.
• Handle diverse corporate and commercial transactional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Excellent communication

Legal research

Education

LLB/JD degree

Job description

Exelon is seeking a qualified attorney to lead construction-focused transactions, including EPC and GMP models, for its energy projects. The role involves negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex contracts while coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of relevant experience, be licensed to practice law, and be adept at managing risk, budgets, and timelines in a regulated utility environment.