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

Exelon

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Compensation
$167–230K/yr
Location
Washington, DCHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Law LicenseDoctorate

Job overview

Exelon seeks a qualified attorney to support complex energy-sector construction projects. The role negotiates and drafts construction-focused agreements, evaluates legal and business risks, and advises clients throughout project contracting. It also collaborates with internal legal teams, outside counsel, and business departments, and provides guidance in transactional matters. Construction contracting experience is strongly preferred; experience in large financing transactions or energy-focused M&A may be acceptable depending on depth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction ContractingEPC AgreementsGMP AgreementsLarge Financing TransactionsEnergy Mergers and AcquisitionsUtility BusinessRegulated IndustriesLarge Public ProjectsAnalytical AbilitiesOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationLegal AnalysisBusiness Client Counseling

Qualifications

LLB or JDLaw License7+ Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

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.

  • Possesses an ability to learn, adopt, and leverage AI-enabled tools to support research, drafting, and analysis while applying sound professional judgment.

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.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 754 open Corporate Counsel jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$167–230K/yr
  • US median$155–226K/yr566 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $199K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($193K) — in the middle half of Corporate Counsel salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Corporate Counsel jobs in Washington, D.C. and 754 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Corporate Counsel postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (711 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 630 of the 754 open Corporate Counsel jobs (84%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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