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Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory

$213,300 - $237,000
Posted Jan 11
Full Time
Washington, District of Columbia

Who We Are

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $213,300 to $237,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

A highly experienced attorney to join Constellation’s legal regulatory team. This role encompasses litigation and advocacy before state and federal commissions, providing advice on innovative transactions and projects, and working on wholesale market design issues, among other things. This attorney is capable of working independently and effectively managing major matters. This attorney may also supervise professional teams working on legal matters.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

  • Represents Constellation in regulatory proceedings before state and federal agencies, including state utility commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Under little or no supervision, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex legal assignments; evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients, including senior management, accordingly on transactions, strategic initiatives, and other projects.
  • Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.

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 on ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in federal and/or state energy regulatory matters.
  • Litigation experience before state regulatory commissions and/or FERC preferred.
  • Some experience with regulatory proceedings involving vertically integrated utilities preferred.
  • Experience with Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) wholesale energy market design preferred.