
Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory Policy and Compliance
Washington, DC · HybridJob$193–214K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Constellation seeks a senior lawyer to handle complex legal matters and projects, including regulatory proceedings, compliance, and support for wholesale and retail commercial transactions. The role leads complex assignments with little or no supervision, evaluates legal and business risks, and advises clients. It offers remote flexibility within the U.S., with an ideal incumbent near the Walnut Creek office and occasional in-office work and travel.
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Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $192,600 to $214,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
Location
This role offers remote flexibility and can be based within the U.S.
Our ideal incumbent will live in California, within reasonable commuting distance of our Walnut Creek, CA office, and have the ability to periodically work in-office.
Additionally, occasional travel will be required.
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 and Accountabilities
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Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
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Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
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Under little or no supervision, plans, conducts and supervises large and highly complex legal assignments; evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly; represents Constellation in transactions, litigation or other relevant matters.
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Handles and supervises complex legal regulatory matters, including regulatory proceedings before state and federal agencies, regulatory compliance matters, and regulatory support for wholesale and retail commercial transactions.
Minimum Qualifications
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An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions
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8-years professional experience in a specialized area of law
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Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and to analyze legal materials and data
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Excellent legal research, analytical abilities, and knowledge of federal and or state law
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Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to apply them to complex assignments
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with California state regulatory matters affecting electricity and natural gas market participants, including California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) matters
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Experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters
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Experience with other Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (i.e., PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT)
Constellation 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,678 open Legal Counsel jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$193–214K/yr
- Washington, D.C. median$170–237K/yr99 salary ranges
- US median$154–231K/yr2,029 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $203K, is 3% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($210K) — in the middle half of Legal Counsel salary ranges in Washington, D.C..
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 110 open Legal Counsel jobs in Washington, D.C. and 2,678 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Legal Counsel postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,298 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,955 of the 2,678 open Legal Counsel jobs (73%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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