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Exelon Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Governance (Hybrid) in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- 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).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Assistant General Counsel – Corporate Governance (AGC) will serve as an expert on corporate governance and securities laws and regulations and as a key member of Exelon’s Office of Corporate Governance team within the Legal Department. The AGC will support senior company management and the company’s and its affiliates’ boards of directors with regard to corporate secretarial, securities compliance, and related functions, including complex, high-impact, and highly sensitive matters.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Performs as a specialist in corporate governance and securities law, including providing technical and expert legal counsel to Exelon senior management. With minimal supervision, provides advice and services on federal securities law compliance and public company governance issues, including: drafting corporate governance documents, policies, board and committee materials; providing corporate secretarial support for public and controlled company board and committees; preparing and executing SEC filings; leading or assisting with annual shareholder meeting planning; organizing corporate governance outreach to investors; and providing securities and governance support on financing transactions.

  • Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff; oversees outside counsel (including budget preparation and oversight); and assists in development and implementation of legal department policies and procedures as appropriate.

  • Projects / duties as assigned.

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

  • Manages relationships and 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.

  • Strong leadership skills; ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines.

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 10 years of professional experience in corporate governance and securities laws.

  • Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of corporate governance and securities laws to the completion of complex assignments.

  • Excellent legal research, analytical, organizational and oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collegially with team members, clients and stakeholders to meet deadlines and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Substantial experience with executive compensation issues in relation to securities disclosure.

  • Substantial experience as in-house or outside counsel to large cap, publicly traded companies.

  • Business training and literacy, including accounting, finance and related areas.

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: USD $186,400.00/Yr. - USD $279,600.00/Yr.

  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25% plus an additional $25K annually

  • 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 (based on position)

  • Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement

  • Referral bonus program

  • And much more

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 DandI@exeloncorp.com.

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