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Description
Be a part of something powerful at America's premier energy provider!
At Exelon, we are united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.
As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution 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). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.
Our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are empowered to evolve and advance our careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come and stay. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives and health and retirement benefits.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
A highly qualified attorney handling functions of Exelon’s Office of Corporate Governance, including corporate governance and securities law, corporate law, support for corporate secretary, shareholder services, corporate finance and treasury functions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
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With minimal supervision, provide advice on federal securities laws compliance and public company governance issues. Expertise in executive compensation counseling, insider trading compliance, and capital and financing matters desired.
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Draft corporate governance documents, policies, board and committee materials.
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Experience with ’33 and ‘34 Act laws and rules including annual proxy statement drafting and company filings on Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-Ks and Section 16 reports.
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Provide corporate secretarial support for public company board and committees as well as controlled company utility board meetings.
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Assist with annual meeting of shareholders planning.
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Organize and manage corporate governance outreach to investors.
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Advise on shareholder services management function.
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Provide support to finance and treasury clients on financing transactions and related matters.
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Projects / duties as assigned.
JOB SCOPE
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Supports Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary and Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary in ongoing operations of the Exelon Office of Corporate Governance, providing legal services to Exelon Board and subsidiary boards and to executive officers of the Company.
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Demonstrates superior judgment and ability to think strategically and innovatively in the legal and business context.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
At least 2-5 years of professional experience in corporate governance and securities laws.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; read and analyze legal materials and other data; work collegially with team members to meet deadlines and priorities; and provide realistic risk assessments to clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Substantial experience with executive compensation, securities laws compliance.