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We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day. As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - 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). Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers. We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us. Are you on for the challenge? Primary Purpose A management level attorney primarily responsible for strategic legal leadership, advocacy, and compliance relating to regulatory litigation, administrative law, and policy and who leads and provides strategic direction to a team of attorneys and paralegals providing related legal services for Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), Atlantic City Electric (ACE) and Pepco Holdings, Inc (PHI). Responsible for providing efficient, high-quality legal services relating to electric utility regulation within Delaware and New Jersey. ### Note This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This position requires the ability to commute within the Newark, DE service area. ### Primary Duties - Provides strategic and legal direction and guidance to business partners with respect to all aspects of regulatory litigation; provides counsel and guidance to officers and executives of corporation regarding legal issues regulatory litigation. (55%) - Represents DPL, ACE, PHI and Exelon in dealing with outside law firms, government representatives and agencies, independent technical experts, court representatives, and others in the legal profession as delegated by the Vice President and General Counsel. (15%) Effectively manages, monitors, and assists in the career development of all attorneys and paralegals, ensures that appropriate evaluation procedures are conducted in the law department, and supervises lower level attorney and paralegal staff personnel. (15%) - Prepare, and revise as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for matters involving outside counsel. (5%) - Works with entire Exelon legal function to continually improve delivery of legal services for NJ and DE regulatory litigation. (5%) - Perform significant projects / duties as assigned by the General Counsel.(5%) Job Scope - Provides legal services as a practicing counsel, and directly manages relationships and matters with Exelon and ACE, DPL and PHI Business Units. Able to think strategically and work with Exelon and ACE, DPL and PHI Business Units to achieve Company objectives and manage risks. Experienced in project management and supervision of professionals in lower-level management. ### Minimum Qualifications An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in one of the PHI jurisdictions (NJ, DE, MD or DC). At least 12 years of professional experience and widely recognized distinction for his/her specialty practice. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of legal field to the completion of complex assignments. Extensive knowledge of courts, regulatory agencies and other applicable legal entities. ### Preferred Qualifications Extensive knowledge of electric utility regulatory law or comparable administrative or litigation law, preferably in NJ and/or DE. 5+ years of managerial experience of a legal professionals group, including other managers. Ability to distill complex, high-stakes information into concise, actionable strategic advice to senior management. Record of successful oral advocacy in complex litigation, mediations, or regulatory proceedings, including arguing motions, cross examination, and oral arguments. Experience with internal investigations, regulatory audits, and/or appeals. Licensed to practice law in NJ and/or DE Benefits Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $212,800.00/Yr. – $292,600.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30% 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Newark, Delaware - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Exelon’s careers site →](https://careers-exeloncorp.icims.com/jobs/30826/login) ## Hiring at Exelon - Open jobs: 98 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Exelon jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Exelon ### [Training Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/jobs/c7fbc3eadfd14ec2cfe9/) Newark, Delaware ### [2027 Summer Internship - Legal & Government Affairs Intern (Illinois)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/jobs/5344318b1750157a2f17/) OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois ### [Associate General Counsel - PECO (Hybrid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/jobs/857b62a6b5c0cb1445e3/) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania ### [2027 Summer Internship - Business (Various Exelon Locations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/jobs/e7c4f6a8fbe9959bbc55/) CHICAGO, Illinois +6 more ### [2027 Summer Internship - Communications & Marketing (Various Exelon Locations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/exelon/jobs/a5bd590271bd570bf390/) Baltimore, Maryland +6 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Legal Counsel - Manufacturing & Procurement (On-site-San Jose, CA or Newark, Delaware)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/jobs/014b034f6de29d396f2d/) Bloom Energy · Newark, Delaware ### [Associate General Counsel / Senior Managing Counsel, Pharmacy Network Operations- Remote](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cigna/jobs/f5b05f722349119db354/) Cigna · Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States of America ### [General Counsel Prin - E6](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/46ebb11d5d65b940b8e5/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [General Counsel Sr Stf - E5](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/ebb383b709adc8afac53/) Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX ### [Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Attorney - Vice President](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/f10dc356710547ebb159/) JPMorganChase · OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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