Exelon · 14 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial (Transactional Projects) - (Hybrid)
Philadelphia, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$167K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expExelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking a highly qualified senior lawyer to handle complex transactional legal matters. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting contract reviews, and coordinating with various teams on commercial issues related to the energy sector.
Clean EnergyCommunitiesEnergy
Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, handles and leads numerous commercial, corporate, and procurement matters in support of all business units, including planning, conducting, and supervising complex legal assignments
Evaluates matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the Company’s business, including both legal and business risks, and advises clients accordingly
Interprets and applies organization policy according to law
Functional duties include providing general transactionally-focused legal advice; contract review; drafting and negotiating agreements and deal terms; counseling clients; coordinating with business and litigation teams on warranty, breach, and other performance issues; coordinating with, and providing consulting specialist support for, other Exelon lawyers (e.g., regulatory, litigation, labor & employment, etc.) concerning corporate and commercial issues relating to service agreements and transactions governed or impacted by electric or gas utility tariffs, laws, or regulations; and providing guidance and training within this transactional subject area. and coordination with Project Management and Supply colleagues
Prepares and revises, as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel
Projects / duties as assigned
Works independently as the sole Corporate & Commercial attorney for the majority of matters and with other Corporate & Commercial attorneys, other internal attorneys (e.g., Litigation or Labor & Employment), and/or outside counsel on complex commercial matters
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
Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions
Qualification
Required
An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions
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 ongoing knowledge of federal or state law
Must have the ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing
Must have the ability to read and analyze legal materials and other data
Must have the ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines
Preferred
Experience with the electric and/or gas utility business or other regulated company or industry
Benefits
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
Company
Exelon
Exelon Corporation is a utility services holding company that provides services for energy generation businesses in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900M2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2019-09-25IPO
Leadership Team
Calvin Butler
President and Chief Executive Officer
M. Bridget Reidy
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Exelon
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-24
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