Exelon Corporation

Assistant General Counsel - Compensation and Benefits

Exelon Corporation$190K — $261K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • LLB or JD from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in relevant jurisdictions.
  • 10-12 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles and procedures for complex assignments.
  • Strong legal research and analytical abilities; updated on federal and state law.

Responsibilities

  • Specializes in one or more legal fields, providing expert legal services to Exelon Business Units.
  • Strategizes and supervises complex legal assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Leads projects and legal teams, demonstrating strategic leadership.
  • Manages budgets and directs outside counsel on relevant matters.
  • Handles additional projects or duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Generous paid time off options, including maternity and parental leave.
  • Wellbeing programs, such as tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
A highly experienced attorney and strategic thought leader who works independently and has major matter, team and/or client responsibilities as well as project management and/or other certain responsibilities for other attorneys or legal professionals on a project-specific/mentoring basis. Frequently supervises professional teams working on legal matters. Work generally involves handling complex matters of very substantial importance and executive leadership communication.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Performs as a specialist in one or more fields of law and provides technical and expert legal services to Exelon Business Units. Under little or no supervision, strategizes, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex and consequential legal assignments and evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly, First chair representation in transactions, litigation, agency proceedings and/or other relevant matters. Interprets and provides direction on organization policy according to law. Provides legal counsel, communicates and presents to all levels of management, including senior and executive management. (75%)
  • Provides strategic leadership for projects and/or teams. (10%)
  • Accountable for budgets and outside counsel direction and oversight on applicable matters (10%)
  • Other projects / duties as assigned. (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE
  • Manages relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel
  • Demonstrates superior business knowledge in portions of the business and industry; anticipates and understands trends in areas of law related to the business
  • Strong leadership skills; ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
  • At least 10-12 years of professional experience in a specialized area of 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 an ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • First chair responsibilities
  • People leadership as people, team, project, professional association or other leader
  • Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $190,400.00/Yr. - $261,800.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.
  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%
  • 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

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

About Exelon Corporation

Exelon Corporation is an American energy producer, trader, and distributor. The company provides services for energy generation businesses in the United States. The company owns, contracts, and invests in electric generating facilities such as nuclear, fossil, and hydroelectric generation facilities, as well as wind and solar facilities. It is also involved in the wholesale and retail customer supply of electric and natural gas products and services including renewable energy products, risk management services, natural gas exploration, and production activities. In addition, the company is engaged in the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity and the provision of distribution and transmission services in northern Illinois, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central Maryland. It is also involved in the purchase and regulated retail sale of natural gases and the provision of distribution services in the Pennsylvania counties surrounding the City of Philadelphia, as well as in central Maryland including the City of Baltimore. Exelon Corporation operates through nine segments: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, New York, ERCOT, other regions, ComEd, PECO, and BGE. It sells electricity, natural gases, and other related products and solutions to various customers including distribution utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives, as well as to commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential customers. Founded in 1887, Exelon Corporation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Exelon Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Exelon Corporation, a leader in the energy industry, where innovation, leadership, and professional growth are at the forefront of our operations. As one of the largest electric utility companies in the United States, Exelon offers unparalleled job opportunities and a commitment to diversity and sustainability that sets us apart.

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Exelon is committed to providing a supportive work environment with benefits that enhance the lives of our employees and their families. Our culture is built on respect, integrity, and inclusion, where every team member’s contribution is valued.

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We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated. Exelon’s commitment to diversity training ensures that all employees have the opportunity to thrive. Join Exelon Corporation today and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation, leadership, and the future of energy. Explore job opportunities and embark on a rewarding career path that offers growth, stability, and a chance to make a difference.
Learn more about Exelon Corporation
Size
31,518 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$33 billion
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