Assistant General Counsel - Litigation (Enviromental) - BSC (Hybrid)

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Exelon seeks an experienced environmental attorney to join our team. The Assistant General Counsel - Environmental will provide legal advice and representation to the Company’s business units, with a focus on those based in Illinois and Pennsylvania, on the full range of environmental matters, including permitting and compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, litigation, support of real estate and other transactions, and regulatory and legislative policy analysis and advocacy. This attorney will interface with Company management and teams at all levels and represent the Company externally and must be able to work under minimal supervision on matters of significant importance.

1 Performs as a specialist in environmental law, providing legal counsel to Exelon Business Units on the full range of environmental matters, including permitting and compliance, contaminated site assessment and remediation, litigation, support of real estate and other transactions, and regulatory and legislative policy analysis and advocacy. Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises complex legal assignments, requiring an ability to evaluate matters that may have a major bearing on conducting the Company’s business; evaluates legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly.

2 Oversees outside counsel and prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters

involving outside counsel.

3 Other projects / duties as assigned.

Manages 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.

Anticipates and understands trends in relevant areas of law and policy; and provides strategic thinking and counsel to meet company objectives. Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.

An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions, which include Illinois and/or Pennsylvania. 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 environmental issues relating to Experience as in-house counsel or working with in-house counsel at one or more large companies.

Benefits Benefits

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.