Associate General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid)

Primary Purpose

A management level attorney primarily responsible for providing Business Units with efficient, high-quality legal services relating to federal energy regulation, especially by FERC, in all regions in which Exelon operates or has interests. This attorney supervises a group of attorneys providing related legal services in this area and acts as a practicing counsel.

Primary Duties

• Advises clients with respect to all aspects of the FERC practice area; develops the strategic plan, provides counsel and guidance to Utility officers and executives of corporation regarding legal issues in the areas of FERC regulation and policy.
• Represents Exelon in dealing with outside law firms, government representatives and agencies, independent technical experts, court representatives and others in the legal profession as delegated by the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
• Effectively manages, monitors, and assists in the career development of all attorneys and ensures that appropriate evaluation procedures are conducted for major segments of law department and supervises lower level professional and paralegal staff personnel.
• Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. Ensures Exelon is leveraging outside resources in the most cost-effective manner.
• Works with entire Exelon legal function to continually improve delivery of legal services for Exelon Utilities relating to FERC.
• Perform significant projects / duties as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.

Job Scope

• Provides legal services as a practicing counsel and team manager, and directly manages relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
• Able to think strategically and work with Business Units to achieve Company objectives and manage risks.
• Experienced in project management and supervision of professionals in lower level management.

Minimum Qualifications

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions. At least 12 years of professional experience and widely recognized distinction for his/her specialty practice. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of courts, regulatory agencies, and other applicable legal entities.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $212,800.00/Yr. – $292,600.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more