Assistant General Counsel - BSC FERC; Hybrid

Position: Assistant General Counsel - BSC FERC (Hybrid)
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In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

Exelon seeks an experienced energy regulatory attorney to represent Exelon and its six regulated utilities before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Assistant General Counsel – Exelon Utilities will focus primarily on electric regulatory issues (e.g., transmission development and policy, interconnection matters, and rate issues) and will also conduct work related to the utilities’ retail natural gas utility business. This attorney will work on matters of substantial legal and policy importance, and represent the company externally with federal regulators and key stakeholders.

Primary Duties

Performs as a specialist in federal energy regulatory law (FERC electric and gas), providing legal counsel to Exelon and its Business Units.

Under little or no supervision, plans, and conducts legal assignments; evaluates legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly; and represents Exelon in regulatory proceedings, transactions, litigation, settlements and other relevant matters.

Represents Exelon in agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation

Interprets and applies organization policy according to law and regulations

Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel

Projects / duties as assigned

Job Scope

• Supports more senior attorneys in the ongoing management of relationships and matters with Exelon Operating Companies/Business Units and outside counsel

• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.

• Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions

Minimum Qualifications

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions

• At least 7-10 years of professional experience with a focus on FERC regulatory matters.

• 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 on 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in federal energy regulatory law, with a focus on electric utilities, including current knowledge of legal developments and trends in this area

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $/Yr. – $/Yr.

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%

• 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…