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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 (Com Ed), 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.

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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, drafts and leads numerous complex and significant construction projects for transmission and distribution assets, including contracting through an EPC (traditional and progressive) and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) model; evaluates legal and business risks and liabilities of the 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 on warranty, breach, 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.

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 construction contracting, including EPC models. 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; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines. Experience in direct counsel to business clients.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with both EPC and GMP models.
· 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.

• Under minimal supervision, negotiates, drafts and leads numerous complex and significant construction projects for transmission and distribution assets, including contracting through an EPC (traditional and progressive) and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) model; evaluates legal and business risks and liabilities of the 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 on warranty, breach, 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.

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 construction contracting, including EPC models. 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; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines. Experience in direct counsel to business clients.