Senior ERISA & Executive Compensation Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary range: $167,200–$229,900

Annual bonus: 20%

401(k) match and company contribution

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs: tuition reimburs.,

adoption and surrogacy assistance and/

fitness reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Exelon Corporation is seeking a senior lawyer specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation to handle complex matters across the company. The role requires collaboration with business units and outside counsel, with hybrid in-office and remote flexibility.

The attorney will advise on plans, governance, and related programs from pension to incentive schemes. The ideal candidate holds a JD, 7–10 years of practice with 5+ years in ERISA and related law, and excellent analytical and

Qualifications

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation law.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
• Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and ongoing 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 other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a specialist in employee benefits and executive compensation law and provides technical and expert legal services to Exelon business units.
• Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex legal assignments; evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients, accordingly; represents Exelon as the subject matter expert in M&A transactions, contract negotiations, audits, litigation and other relevant matters.
• Provide legal advice for Exelon’s employee benefit plans and compensation programs, including defined benefit pension, defined contribution retirement, non-qualified (SERP and deferred compensation), health and welfare, long and short-term incentive, and severance.
• Draft and review plan and program documents, summary plan descriptions, and employee communications.
• Counsel ERISA plan fiduciaries, including conducting fiduciary training.
• Advise on ERISA claims and appeals.
• Subject matter expertise in ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Mental Health Parity, 409A, and related laws.
• Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
• Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
• Projects / duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Exelon Corporation is seeking a senior lawyer specializing in employee benefits and executive compensation to handle complex matters across the company. The role requires collaboration with business units and outside counsel, with hybrid in-office and remote flexibility.

The attorney will advise on plans, governance, and related programs from pension to incentive schemes. The ideal candidate holds a JD, 7–10 years of practice with 5+ years in ERISA and related law, and excellent analytical and