PECO · 8 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel - PECO (Hybrid)
Philadelphia, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$167K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expPECO is part of Exelon, a leading energy transformation company. They are seeking a senior lawyer to handle complex legal matters and provide legal advice primarily before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, while also managing outside counsel and supporting business units with various legal services.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and representation before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) in connection with resolving customer complaints alleging billing and service issues
Provide legal advice and representation primarily before the PUC to PECO’s natural gas and electric delivery businesses in a variety of state and federal energy regulatory matters (e.g., rate cases, compliance matters, enforcement matters, regulatory litigation) and manage outside counsel assisting in such matters
Provide general legal services to PECO business units, including assisting in the preparation of testimony, writing regulatory comments, drafting and negotiating contracts and other miscellaneous legal matters, and managing outside counsel assisting in such matters
Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel
Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff
Projects / duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 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 ongoing knowledge of federal or state law
Must have the ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing
Ability to read and analyze legal materials and other data
Ability to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines
Preferred
Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating the utility industry and understanding of natural gas and electric utilities
Advanced experience in regulatory law, municipal law and/or civil litigation
Benefits
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
Company
PECO
Advancing smart energy to provide safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy and energy services for our customers and the communities we serve. With a history of more than 130 years of service to the Greater Philadelphia region, PECO has a long-standing commitment to a culture of excellence.
Founded in 1881Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Innocenzo
President & CEO
Marissa Humphrey
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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