Assistant General Counsel, Retail Regulatory

Description

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

LOCATION: This role offers remote/hybrid work flexibility. Our ideal candidate will live within commuting distance to one of our office locations and have the ability to participate in in-office meetings and collaboration, as needed. Office locations include Baltimore, MD or Washington D.C.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position leads Constellation's retail regulatory and compliance legal team. Key responsibilities include advising on legal regulatory and policy matters relating to retail energy product offerings across the country, handling compliance issues and enforcement matters, providing leadership and mentorship to the broader retail legal regulatory and compliance team, and interfacing with and advising key leaders and stakeholders throughout the commercial organization.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs as a specialist in one or more fields of law, provides technical and expert legal services to Constellation Business Units. 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. Provides legal counsel to all levels of management, including senior management. (70%)

• Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff. (15%)

• Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel. (10%)

• Projects / duties as assigned. (5%)

JOB SCOPE

• Provides legal advice and representation on complex regulatory and compliance matters

• Demonstrates superior business knowledge and legal judgment

• Strong leadership skills; management experience preferred

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.

• At least 10-12 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 on ongoing knowledge of federal and/or state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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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.