Assistant General Counsel - ComEd Interconnection (Hybrid)

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Are you in?Primary Purpose: PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

A senior lawyer who is a highly qualified attorney handling complex legal matters and projects on behalf of the Company.

Primary Duties:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1 Provides representation and counsel, both internal and external, regarding complex commercial legal assignments related to disputes and complaints for regulated DER interconnection projects , represent the Company at retulatory hearings, if necessary, and provide internal and external project compliance, counseling, advice, and support and other regulatory matters utilizing business strategy to complete projects and resolve customer disputes. Has strong comprehension of the electric utility business and/or construction of large interconnection projects. Manages annual and quarterly internal and external reporting obligations. 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 as it relates to the use of its facilities and real estate interests; evaluates legal and business risks and liability of strategic initiatives and advises clients accordingly. Review and draft legal documents and work closely and cooperatively with necessary internal legal and other business departments to ensure timely and compliant DER document and project completion. Advise internal clients during all phases of dispute. Interprets and applies internal policies consistent with the law.

 

2 Prepares budgets and oversight of outside counsel management

 

3 Provides project leadership direction to other department attorneys and support staff

4 Projects / duties as assigned.

Job Scope:

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 municipal, town, county, and some state regulators.
• Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.
• Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

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. Experience in utility legal matters. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of regulatory and administrative law in Illinois. 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, 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 Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with a regulated company or industry.
• Knowledge of Illinois public utilities act and how it applies to utilities.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures relevant to the operation and success of a utility regulatory practice.
• Experience with tariffs, riders and/or utility franchise agreements.

Benefits: Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $164,000.00/Yr. – $225,500.00/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.