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Job Description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

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 Of Position

Exelon seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join our team. The Assistant General Counsel – Environmental will provide legal advice and representation to the Company’s business units on the full range of environmental matters, including permitting and compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, litigation, support of real estate and other transactions, and regulatory and legislative policy analysis and advocacy. This attorney will interface with Company management and teams at all levels and represent the Company externally, and must be able to work under minimal supervision on matters of significant importance.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Performs as a specialist in environmental law, providing legal counsel to Exelon Business Units on the full range of environmental matters, including permitting and compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, litigation, support of real estate and other transactions, and regulatory and legislative policy analysis and advocacy.
• Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises complex legal assignments, requiring an ability to evaluate matters that may have a major bearing on conducting the Company’s business; evaluates legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly.
• Oversees outside counsel and prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
• Other projects / duties as assigned

JOB SCOPE

• Manages relationships and matters with Business Units and outside counsel.
• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.
• Anticipates and understands trends in relevant areas of law and policy; and provides strategic thinking and counsel to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school.
• At least 7 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the area of environmental law.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of substance, principles, practices and procedures of environmental law to complex assignments.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional and diverse teams and on time-sensitive and high-risk matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as in-house counsel or working with in-house counsel at one or more large companies.
• Experience working with and/or in an environmental regulatory agency, at the federal or state level.
• Experience in the electric power and/or natural gas delivery industries.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $158,400-$237,600
• Annual bonus and incentive pay up to 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating and fixed holidays and sick time
• Maternity leave as well as paid bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member, as applicable (eligibility based on position)
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more