Senior Counsel, Energy Construction Transactions

Exelon; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and annual company goal

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off (vacation/sick/

Floating and fixed holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs (tuition, adoption)

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Exelon seeks an experienced attorney to lead construction-focused transactions in its energy business. You will negotiate EPC, GMP, and related design-build agreements, assess risks, and advise internal teams across regulatory, litigation, labor, and environmental areas.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with outside counsel, and guide projects from inception to completion. The role requires 7–10 years of relevant practice, strong communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in

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 relevant professional experience.
• Excellent analytical abilities and clear oral and written communication under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates and drafts construction-focused agreements, including EPC and GMP models.
• Evaluates risks and liabilities of large infrastructure projects in the energy sector.
• Advises internal clients across regulatory, litigation, labor & employment, and environmental teams.
• Prepares budgets and oversees outside counsel management.
• Coordinates with business and litigation teams on warranties and performance issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Risk assessment

Client counseling

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

LLB or JD from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdictions

Job description

Exelon seeks an experienced attorney to lead construction-focused transactions in its energy business. You will negotiate EPC, GMP, and related design-build agreements, assess risks, and advise internal teams across regulatory, litigation, labor, and environmental areas.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with outside counsel, and guide projects from inception to completion. The role requires 7–10 years of relevant practice, strong communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in