Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

The Assistant General Counsel – Litigation is a highly experienced litigation attorney who advises and represents the Company, primarily in Delaware.

While this position largely focuses on matters related to Delmarva Power & Light, the Assistant General Counsel works across Exelon’s legal department and Business Units to identify and mitigate Company’s legal risks.

Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility).

Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

• 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; directing outside counsel; conducting and supervising large and complex litigation-related assignments; and directing 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. (75%)
• Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. (10%)
• Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff. (10%)
• Projects / duties as assigned. (5%)
• 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.
• 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 on ongoing 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.
• Ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.
• 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