Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Commercial (Transactional Projects) - (Hybrid)

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Primary Purpose

A qualified attorney with experience in large construction project transactions, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements (EPC).

Primary Duties

• Under minimal supervision, negotiates and drafts construction-focused agreements, including EPC agreements (traditional and progressive), Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements, and other design-bid-build agreement models, to support complex and significant construction projects in the energy sector, which include construction of transmission and distribution assets; evaluates legal and business risks and liabilities of large infrastructure projects; and advises clients during all phases of project contracting.

Works closely and cooperatively with internal legal colleagues (e.g., regulatory, litigation, labor & employment, and environmental), outside counsel (at times), and other business departments to ensure timely and compliant project completion; coordinates with business and litigation teams to advise on warranty issues, breach claims, and other performance issues; provides guidance and training within this transactional subject area; and interprets and applies internal policies consistent with the law.

• Prepares budgets and oversight of outside counsel management
• Other corporate and commercial transactional projects / duties, as assigned.

Job Scope

• Supports leadership and colleagues in the ongoing management of relationships and matters on behalf of the Company, including with internal clients, outside counsel, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.
• Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.

Minimum Qualifications

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 relevant professional experience. Requires excellent analytical abilities. 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; and to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines. Experience in direct counsel to business clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction contracting is strongly preferred, including EPC and GMP models.
• Experience in large financing transactions or energy-focused Mergers and Acquisitions experience could be acceptable, depending on the depth of experience.
• Experience with the electric and/or gas utility business or other regulated company or industry.
• Experience with construction of large public projects.

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.