Assistant General Counsel - Litigation (Hybrid)

About the role

The Assistant General Counsel – Litigation advises and represents Exelon Business Units, primarily in Delaware, on complex tort and commercial matters and internal investigations. This role includes representing Exelon and Delmarva Power & Light in litigation in various courts, directing outside counsel, and managing internal investigations across Exelon's Business Units.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal services and advice, primarily in Delaware, to Exelon Business Units on complex tort and commercial matters and internal investigations, including representing Exelon and Delmarva Power & Light in litigation in federal courts and Delaware’s Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court, and in other relevant forums; directs outside counsel; conducts and supervises large and complex litigation-related assignments; and directs internal investigations across Exelon’s Business Units.
• Provides legal counsel and strategic communication to Business Unit clients and all levels of management regarding litigation, investigations, and other matters.
• Works across the Legal Department and the Company to proactively identify and mitigate litigation and other legal risks.
• Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
• Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
• Projects / duties as assigned.

Job Scope

Provides legal services, including representing the Company in judicial proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations, and manages relationships and litigation 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; able to think strategically and to work with Business Units to achieve company objectives and manage litigation risks.

Qualifications

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Delaware.
• At least 7 to 10 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-going 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.
• Knowledge of legal issues affecting electric and natural gas utilities is preferred.
• Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment is preferred.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $167,200.00/Yr. – $229,900.00/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 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.