Senior Counsel, Energy & Asset Operations

Constellation Energy Corp.; Forest Hills (KY); On-site; USD 193,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a senior attorney to handle complex legal matters for its non-nuclear generation assets across the East Coast and Midwest. You will partner with operations, commercial, engineering, and regulatory teams to manage risk and ensure compliant, reliable operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a JD/LLB, and strong written and oral communication. Expect a broad portfolio of strategic projects, regulatory interactions, and oversight of outside counsel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to analyze legal materials.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions (LLB/JD).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state law; ability to apply to complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor supporting the day-to-day operation of Constellation’s non-nuclear generation assets on the East Coast and Mid-West.
• Partner with operations leadership, commercial teams, engineering, environmental, asset management, and legal SMEs to identify risk and develop strategies.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex operational agreements including co-generation, energy supply, O&M, LTSA, procurement, and real estate.
• Provide strategic legal support during outages and restoration activities.
• Assist in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence, and regulatory approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Legal research

Education

LLB or JD from accredited law school

Job description

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a senior attorney to handle complex legal matters for its non-nuclear generation assets across the East Coast and Midwest. You will partner with operations, commercial, engineering, and regulatory teams to manage risk and ensure compliant, reliable operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a JD/LLB, and strong written and oral communication. Expect a broad portfolio of strategic projects, regulatory interactions, and oversight of outside counsel.