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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

 A qualified attorney, preferably with regulatory experience, to provide compliance and counseling advice and support to the Company.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Provides counsel concerning business strategy, compliance, and other regulatory matters not involving contested litigation on a variety of topics including but not limited to, property acquisition, negotiations and agreements with customers, commercial contracts, affiliate contracts, financings, marketing and communications materials, franchise agreements, inter-utility and affiliate relationships, tariff drafting and interpretation, and ethics matters. Has strong comprehension of the electric utility business.  

• • Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises complex legal assignments, requiring an ability to evaluate matters that may have a major bearing on the Company’s business; evaluates legal and business risks and regulatory viability of strategic initiatives and advises clients accordingly.
  • Interprets and applies internal policies consistent with the law.
  • Manages annual and quarterly internal and external reporting obligations.   

2. Prepares and manages budgets for all matters involving outside counsel and manage outside counsel engagement..

3. Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff..
4. Projects / duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE

• Supports more senior attorneys in the ongoing management of relationships and matters on behalf of ComEd, including with internal clients, outside counsel, external stakeholders and state regulators.
• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context. 
• Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs and actions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in IL or comparable jurisdiction.
• At least 5-8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures relevant to the operation and success of a utility regulatory practice.
• Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and an ongoing knowledge of federal or state law.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing, formally and informally; to read and analyze legal and legislative materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines. 
• Experience in direct counsel to business clients

PREFERRED:

• Experience with legislative analysis on behalf of a regulated company or industry.
• Knowledge of real estate law relevant to an Illinois utility.
• Experience with basic contractual drafting (Asset PAs, NDAs, MOUs).
• Experience with third party attachment agreements and their implementation.
• Experience with tariffs, riders and/or utility franchise agreements.