Senior Counsel, Employee Benefits & Exec Comp (Hybrid)

Exelon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range listed in benefits

Annual bonus 20%

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

Exelon is seeking a senior attorney specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation to handle complex matters across the company. The role combines legal analysis with strategic business advice, including M&A support and ERISA-related governance.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence at least three days a week and sits in one of Exelon’s key offices in the U.S. This is a high-impact, policy-driven legal leadership role.

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 with a minimum of 5 years in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation law.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to complex assignments.
• Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and up-to-date 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 data; to work under time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a specialist in employee benefits and executive compensation law for Exelon business units.
• Plans, conducts and supervises large and complex legal assignments; advises clients; represents Exelon in M&A, negotiations, audits, litigation and other matters.
• Provides legal advice for Exelon’s employee benefit plans and compensation programs.
• Drafts and reviews plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and employee communications.
• Counsels ERISA plan fiduciaries, including fiduciary training.
• Advices on ERISA claims and appeals.
• Subject matter expertise in ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Mental Health Parity, 409A, and related laws.
• Prepares and revises budgets for matters involving outside counsel.
• Provides lead direction to junior attorneys and staff.
• Projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

ERISA knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Legal research

Analytical abilities

Oral & written communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Exelon is seeking a senior attorney specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation to handle complex matters across the company. The role combines legal analysis with strategic business advice, including M&A support and ERISA-related governance.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office presence at least three days a week and sits in one of Exelon’s key offices in the U.S. This is a high-impact, policy-driven legal leadership role.