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Constellation Assistant General Counsel in Washington, District Of Columbia
WHO WE ARE
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. 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.
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 and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. 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.
Expected salary range of $182,700 to $203,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
This position is on Constellation’s state/retail regulatory and compliance 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 general support to the broader retail organization, interfacing with, and advising key leaders and stakeholders throughout the commercial organization, and engaging with state commissions, staff and other administrative agencies and regulatory bodies on retail commercial matters.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises complex legal assignments, necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the Company's business; evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly. Interprets and applies organization policy according to law. Represents Constellation in agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation.
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.
JOB SCOPE
Provides legal advice and representation on complex state/retail regulatory and compliance matters.
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 5 to 8 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 or state law.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; to read and analyze legal materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- State & retail regulatory experience.
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.