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FHI 360

<div><div>FHI 360 is an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world. We partner with governments, the private sector and civil society to bring about positive social change and provide lifesaving health care, quality education and opportunities for meaningful economic participation. We do this by using research and evidence to design and deliver innovative programs that change behaviors, increase access to services and improve lives. We are currently seeking inquisitive, forward-thinking candidates for the role of Associate General Counsel.</div><div></div><div>
The Office of the General Counsel serves a critical role and maintains strong relationships throughout the organization. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal advice, counsel, leadership, and oversight for a wide range of legal matters affecting FHI 360 and its subsidiaries. Such matters include but are not limited to overseas employment law, government contracting, commercial contracting, risk management, and corporate governance in international operations. The Associate General Counsel will report to the General Counsel and serve as an integral member of the high performing legal team.</div><div></div><div><i>
This position has the option to be remote, but successful candidates will need to be located in either the Washington, DC or Durham, NC areas. Please note that a cover letter is required to be considered for this position.</i></div><div></div><div>
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:</div><div></div><div>
Complexity &amp; Problem Solving:</div><ul><li><div>
Serves as the legal liaison to organizational units and senior executives on legal, administrative and management issues.</div></li><li><div>
Provides legal advice and counsel to a range of staff members, including members of the Executive Team.</div></li><li><div>
Manages outside counsel overseas.</div></li><li><div>
Tracks relevant legal developments, formulates courses of action, drafts correspondence and /or policies and procedures to resolve legal, procedural, or administrative issues and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</div></li><li><div>
Finds opportunities to advance the organization in complex areas and mitigate legal risk.</div></li><li><div>
Leads efforts across the organization, including but not limited to legal staff, operations staff, and communications staff, to keep them abreast of and enlist their support for priority initiatives.</div></li><li><div>
Interacts with funding, government, and regulatory agencies to represent the interests of the organization.</div></li><li><div>
Through everyday actions, contributes to an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and a dedication to social change, and commitment to improvement and innovation.</div></li><li><div>
Supports the management of the legal function and risk assessment work.</div></li><li><div>
Ensures proper filing of relevant legal records.</div></li><li><div>
Engages in projects and performs other duties assigned.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Discretion &amp; Impact:</div><ul><li><div>
Works on a variety of problems and situations across areas of the business.</div></li><li><div>
Leads teams toward practical solutions that are compliant with federal, state, and local laws.</div></li><li><div>
Prioritizes resources in accordance with organizational risk level.</div></li><li><div>
Identifies and evaluates issues, providing counsel and direction to management and external clients.</div></li><li><div>
Decisions made have a significant impact on the success of functional and organizational operations.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Collaboration &amp; Interaction:</div><ul><li><div>
Excellent leadership skills and high integrity.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to maintain confidentiality.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to prioritize competing matters and communicate clearly about workload.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work effectively with managers and staff.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to influence, motivate, and negotiate with internal and external clients.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to present complex information clearly and briefly to executives.</div></li><li><div>
Eloquent and able to communicate in a positive manner with clients and staff.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Management &amp; Supervision:</div><ul><li><div>
Supervises and coordinates all vital legal services in assigned matters, in conjunction with in-house or outside legal counsel as required.</div></li><li><div>
Supervises legal administrative staff.</div></li><li><div>
Reports to the General Counsel of the company.</div></li><li><div>
Embraces other duties as assigned, contributing to the team&rsquo;s multifaceted and evolving responsibilities.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
QUALIFICATIONS:</div><div></div><div>
Knowledge &amp; Skills:</div><ul><li><div>
Experience working with colleagues around the world, with varied experiences and work styles.</div></li><li><div>
Strategic problem solver, who can provide pragmatic legal advice in a complex environment, with shifting priorities and multiple constituencies.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to lead multiple priorities with limited resources.</div></li><li><div>
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to communicate effectively regarding time management and prioritization.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to balance competing demands and advance departmental objectives swiftly.</div></li><li><div>
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Minimum Qualifications:</div><ul><li><div>
Juris Doctor or its international equivalent from a recognized school of law. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.</div></li><li><div>
7+ years of experience with a law firm, government and/or in-house legal department.</div></li><li><div>
Experience working in international contexts.</div></li><li><div>
Validated legal expertise in two or more relevant areas and curiosity about learning more (overseas employment law, government contracting, commercial contracting, risk management, and corporate governance in international operations.)</div></li><li><div>
Prior in-house legal department experience strongly preferred.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Certifications:</div><ul><li><div>
Licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions within the United States.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications:</div><ul><li><div>
French language skills a plus.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><i>
The expected US-based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
US Based Hiring Salary Range: USD $150,000 - $190,000 annually</i></div><div><i>
International hiring ranges will differ based on location</i></div><div></div><div>
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.</div><div></div><div>
FHI 360 is an <div>equal opportunity and affirmative action employer</div> whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.</div><div></div><div>
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants&rsquo; previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant&rsquo;s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.</div><div></div><div>
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.</div><div></div><div>
FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email <div>CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org</div>.</div><div></div><div>
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a <div>c</div><div>ompetitive benefits package</div>, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others &mdash; and yourself.</div></div><div></div>

Associate General Counsel

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>Civil Rights Division (CRT)
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Various Sections
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>26-CRT-ATT-002
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<b>Location:</b><br>
Washington, DC 20530 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
<br>About the Office
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The Civil Rights Division (CRT or Division) of the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department), created by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
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Job Description
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<b>Duties of a Deputy Director, include:</b><br>
Supervising outreach, case screening and development, investigations, settlement negotiations and enforcement, and complex litigation, including discovery, motion practice, injunction hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings;
<br>Reviewing, editing, and approving substantive written work product;
<br>Collaborating with the management team to implement and refine enforcement strategies and priorities;
<br>Coordinating with federal agencies and other DOJ components to ensure effective information sharing and case referrals; and
<br>Performing administrative and leadership responsibilities, including evaluating attorneys and staff and managing special projects assigned by leadership.
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The Second Amendment Section is charged with enforcing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding American citizens. The Section investigates alleged patterns or practices of Second Amendment infringement by law enforcement, and files statements of interest when cases in litigation affect the interests of the United States.
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The Appellate Section works with the Division's trial sections to represent the United States in civil rights cases in the federal courts of appeals. Many of the Section's cases are appeals from district court judgments in cases originally handled by the Division's trial sections.
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The Criminal Section, one of the oldest of the Civil Rights Division's sections, enforces federal criminal laws that date to the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.
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The Disability Rights Section works to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DRS has a central role in enforcement, regulation, and technical assistance under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
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The Educational Opportunities Section enforces Titles IV and VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the ADA, Section 504, and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974.
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The Employment Litigation Section enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal laws prohibiting discriminatory employment practices against state and local government employers, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 against non-federal employers.
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The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section protects some of the most fundamental rights of individuals, including the rights to access housing free from discrimination, to access credit on an equal basis, to patronize places of business that provide public accommodations, and to practice one's faith free from discrimination.
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The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section enforces the anti-discrimination provision (§ 274B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b, which prohibits citizenship status discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee; national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, or recruitment or referral for a fee; unfair documentary practices during the employment eligibility verification process; and retaliation or intimidation.
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The Special Litigation Section protects the civil rights of people in state or local institutions; of individuals with disabilities to receive services in community settings; of people who interact with state or local law enforcement; of youth involved in the juvenile justice system; of people to have safe access to places of religious worship and reproductive health clinics; and of people to practice their religion while confined to state and local institutions.
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The Voting Section enforces the civil provisions of federal statutes designed to safeguard the right to vote of all American citizens, including the Voting Rights Act, Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, National Voter Registration Act, Help America Vote Act, and Civil Rights Acts.
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Qualifications
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b><br>
Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction) and possess a minimum of six (6) years of post-professional law degree experience. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the work of the Section; written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have the ability to motivate and engage employees; the skill to build relationships that create trust, open dialogue, and full transparency; the capacity to create a culture of clear accountability; and the integrity to make decisions based solely on merit applicants must have outstanding professional references; a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise all aspects of difficult cases and materials; the ability to delegate responsibility to staff; a demonstrated ability to handle several difficult or complex cases or matters at the same time; a demonstrated ability to manage a significant docket and ensure that applicable deadlines are met; demonstrated mentoring skills; and outstanding negotiation skills.
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
The following demonstrated qualifications are preferred but not required: substantive knowledge and expertise in Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), law review, moot court, clinical experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, such as charging parties, witnesses, respondents, disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial or administrative officials, advocacy groups, law enforcement personnel, and the staff of other federal or state governmental agencies, are also preferred.
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Application Process
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Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
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Applicants may select the Section(s) for which they would like to receive consideration. To learn more about each Section's work, click the corresponding name.
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A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 to receive consideration.
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Cover Letter
<br>Resume - Cannot exceed 2 pages
<br>Law School Transcripts
<br>Writing Sample
<br>Assessment Questionnaire
<br>Schedule A Documentation
<br>Current or Former Political Appointees
<br>Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable).
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To apply for this position, see page at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/857963200Opens in new window
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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$169,279.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year

Supervisory Attorney (Deputy Director)

Invenergy

<div><div>Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.</div><div></div><div>
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Job Description</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div>
As the Associate General Counsel, FERC Compliance, you will provide professional legal advice, counsel, support and guidance to Invenergy&rsquo;s business operations, focused primarily on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (&ldquo;FERC&rdquo;) regulatory interests of the company as related to its generation and transmission portfolios across the United States. In addition, you will serve a critical function within the legal group, providing input and oversight on various strategic and legal operations initiatives.</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Providing legal and strategic advice primarily on FERC regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters supporting the Company&rsquo;s transmission and generation compliance, project management, regulatory and operations teams.</div></li><li><div>
Managing and maintaining a network of relationships with external counsel on matters relating to regulatory and compliance matters.</div></li><li><div>
Supporting internal regulatory personnel via expertise borne of prior experience with state and/or federal regulatory matters, including representation around electric and/or gas issues before state public utility commissions, regional transmission organizations and the FERC.</div></li><li><div>
Supporting internal and external teams in: (a) preparing applications, compliance filings, briefs, motions, appeals, legal summaries and other documents as required and (b) preparing filings before FERC, regional transmission organizations and/or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to project purchase and sale, permits, financing and other operating project and/or corporate compliance matters.</div></li><li><div>
Supporting key Invenergy departments through the distillation and presentation of complex legal matters, including from agencies, courts and other regulatory bodies.</div></li><li><div>
Serving on standing and ad hoc strategic committees and forums within the company, as needed.</div></li><li><div>
Assisting with other general legal matters and various corporate transactions as they arise, and other matters of interest to the company.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Requirements</div><ul><li><div>
JD degree and active license to practice law.</div></li><li><div>
Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience required, preferably with a mix of law firm, agency and/or in-house experience and/or experience representing clients before the FERC or on FERC Staff.</div></li><li><div>
Energy industry experience required.</div></li><li><div>
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both oral and written).</div></li><li><div>
High attention to detail.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of work product.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation.</div></li><li><div>
Position to be located in either Invenergy&rsquo;s downtown Chicago or Washington D.C. offices.</div></li><li><div>
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.</div></li></ul><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Base Pay</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div>
$210,000.00 - $242,000.00 USD Annual</div><div>
Bonus: 30% - 40%</div><div></div><div>
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.<br>
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In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.<br>
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Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.</div><div></div><div>
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.</div></div>

Associate General Counsel, FERC Compliance

Pepco Holdings

<div>Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.<br>
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Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.<br>
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We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power &amp; Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).<br>
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We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive.<br>
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In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.<br>
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Are you in? Primary Purpose:
<p>
A senior lawyer who is a highly qualified attorney handling complex utility regulatory and policy issues, commercial transactions, legal matters and projects on behalf of the Company.</p>
Primary Duties:
<p>
1) Performs as a cross-jurisdictional energy policy and state utility regulatory subject matter expert provides expert legal services to Pepco Holdings, LLC (PHI) and its operating companies and has strong comprehension of the utility and energy businesses.<br>
Under minimal supervision, plans, strategizes, conducts and leads complex legal assignments, and evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly. Interprets and applies organization policy according to law. Represents Exelon/PHI in complex transactions, project development, agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation. Supports communication to management and executive leadership.</p><p><br>
2) Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel</p><p><br>
3) Projects / duties as assigned.</p>
Job Scope:
<p>
1) Supports more senior attorneys in the ongoing management of relationships and matters with Exelon Operating Companies/Business Units and outside counsel.</p><p><br>
2) Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.</p><p><br>
3)Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.</p>
Minimum Qualifications:
<p>
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 on ongoing knowledge of federal or state law. Must have the ability to communicate clearly &ndash; both orally and in writing; to read and analyze legal materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.</p>
Preferred Qualifications:
<p>
Legal experience in State regulatory utility matters and practice before a state public service commission.</p><p>
Commercial transaction experience</p><p>
7 &ndash; 10 years utility and/or infrastructure development experience</p><br>
<p></p>
Benefits:
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<ul><li>Annual salary will vary based on a candidate&rsquo;s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $167,200.00/Yr. &ndash; $229,900.00/Yr.
</li><li>Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
</li><li>401(k) match and annual company contribution</li><li>
Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>
Life and disability insurance</li><li>
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support</li><li>
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement</li><li>
Referral bonus program</li><li>
And much more</li></ul><br>
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.</div>

Assistant General Counsel - PHISCO (Hybrid)

Exelon

Solugen Inc

<div><p><b>Solugen</b></p>
<p>Houston TX 77035</p>
<p><b>Position</b></p>
<p>Senior Associate, Legal &amp; Government Operations</p>
<p><b>About Solugen:
</b></p><p>Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world's first sustainable molecule factory&mdash;the Bioforge&reg;. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels&mdash;all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge&reg; enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.</p>
<p><b>Role Summary
</b></p><p>The Senior Associate, Legal &amp; Government Operations serves as the primary operator for legal operations at Solugen, ensuring legal workflows, outside counsel coordination, governance processes, and regulatory coordination function smoothly across the company.</p>
<p>This role operates as the General Counsel's execution partner and proxy for day-to-day legal coordination, managing legal execution infrastructure, outside counsel engagement, and cross-functional legal initiatives.</p>
<p>In addition to leading legal operations, the role provides execution support to government affairs and external affairs initiatives and serves as a flexible resource across the department.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Legal Operations (Primary Responsibility)</b></h3>
<ul><li>Coordinate legal workstreams across internal teams and outside counsel.</li>
<li>Serve as first-line triage for inbound legal matters.</li>
<li>Maintain legal request tracking systems and document repositories.</li>
<li>Track timelines, dependencies, and deliverables for legal initiatives.</li>
<li>Coordinate document collection and closing readiness.</li>
Maintain legal execution dashboards and reporting.<br>
<li>
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</li></ul><p><b>Outside Counsel &amp; Legal Vendor Management (Primary)</b></p>
<ul><li>Coordinate outside counsel engagement across corporate, regulatory, export control, and contracting matters.</li>
<li>Manage legal billing workflows and matter tracking.</li>
<li>Support scoping of legal work and ensure efficient use of outside counsel.</li>
<li>Maintain legal document management discipline across the company.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Export Control &amp; Regulatory Coordination</b></h3>
<ul><li>Coordinate internal export control compliance workflows.</li>
<li>Support ITAR and EAR compliance processes.</li>
<li>Interface with engineering, business development, and outside trade counsel.</li>
<li>Track export licensing activities and regulatory obligations.</li>
</ul><p><b>Corporate Governance &amp; Entity Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Maintain entity records and subsidiary documentation.</li>
<li>Support board governance documentation.</li>
<li>Track corporate maintenance obligations.</li>
</ul><p><b>Government Affairs &amp; External Affairs Support</b></p>
<ul><li>Support execution of government relations and policy initiatives.</li>
<li>Assist with preparation of policy materials and briefings.</li>
<li>Support lobbying compliance, bill tracking and corporate reporting.</li>
<li>Must be willing to register as a lobbyist if required.</li>
</ul><p><b>Departmental Execution Support</b></p>
<ul><li>Serve as a flexible execution resource across the External Affairs department and provide coordination support to the General Counsel and/or other senior executives on legal and external-facing matters as needed.</li>
<li>Assist with preparation of trackers, briefings, and coordination for priority initiatives.</li>
<li>Support project planning across legal and government workstreams.</li>
</ul><p><b>Key Competencies</b></p>
<p><b>Job Specific</b></p>
<ul><li>Strong project management capability</li>
<li>Ability to identify legal risk areas and route matters to internal or external counsel as appropriate</li>
<li>Ownership mentality</li>
<li>High attention to detail</li>
<li>Comfort coordinating senior stakeholders</li>
<li>Execution-focused mindset</li>
<li>Ability to operate independently</li>
Strong organizational discipline<br>
<li>
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</li></ul><p><b>Company Specific</b></p>
<ul><li>Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work.</li>
<li>Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture.</li>
<li>A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change.</li>
<li>Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule.</li>
<li>Be comfortable working in multiple roles.</li>
<li>Emphasize safety above all else.</li>
<li>Respect for others.</li>
<li>Creative problem solving.</li>
<li>Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts.</li>
</ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree required; paralegal or JD preferred</li>
<li>4&ndash;8 years of experience in legal operations, paralegal work, program management, consulting, or transaction coordination</li>
<li>Experience coordinating outside counsel and managing legal workflows</li>
<li>Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and export control compliance required
</li><li>Experience supporting government affairs or lobbying efforts preferred</li>
<li>Experience in venture-backed, manufacturing, chemical, or defense environments preferred</li>
</ul><p><b>Travel: </b>+25%</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Houston, TX or Washington D.C
</p><p><b>Salary: </b>$100,000-$125,000 annually, based on experience and location
</p><p>Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.</p></div>

Senior Associate, Legal & Government Operations

Amgen

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Join Amgen&rsquo;s Mission of Serving Patients</b></h2><p>
At Amgen, if you feel like you&rsquo;re part of something bigger, it&rsquo;s because you are. Our shared mission&mdash;to serve patients living with serious illnesses&mdash;drives all that we do.</p><p>
Since 1980, we&rsquo;ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world&rsquo;s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas &ndash;Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease&ndash; we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you&rsquo;ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.</p><p>
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you&rsquo;ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.</p><p></p><p>
Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you will do</b></h2><p>
Let&rsquo;s do this. Let&rsquo;s change the world. In this vital role you will develop, implement, and execute global intellectual property strategies for Amgen&rsquo;s therapeutic products and product candidates (e.g., small molecules and peptides), related to, for example, compositions, polymorphs, formulations, processes, and methods of manufacturing.</p><p>
The Senior Counsel will work individually and in legal teams and on cross-functional R&amp;D and business teams across various geographies.</p><p>
This Senior Counsel position can be <b>remotely located</b>, or work from one of these Amgen locations: <b>Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco (CA)</b>.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities will include:</b></h2><ul><li>
Working with Amgen scientists to identify patentable subject matter</li><li>
Drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications worldwide</li><li>
Conducting prior art searches</li><li>
Analyzing patents and preparing freedom-to-operate opinions</li><li>
Conducting due diligence in support of licensing activities</li><li>
Negotiating and drafting research agreements</li><li>
Providing legal advice and counsel to R&amp;D and business partners on a variety of IP related matters</li><li>
Assisting with litigation-related matters and challenging/defending patents in PTAB, opposition, and other forums.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What we expect of you</b></h2><p>
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Patent Counsel professional we seek will have strong experience in pharmaceutical chemistry with these qualifications.</p><p><b>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p><p>
J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction; and</p><p>
Four plus (4+) years of experience practicing intellectual property law; and</p><p>
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office</p><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Ten (10) or more years of experience practicing patent or intellectual property law</li><li>
Experience in all aspects of U.S. and foreign intellectual property law relating to biotechnology at a law firm or biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation</li><li>
An advanced degree such as a master&rsquo;s degree or Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry</li><li>
Excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Strong management and leadership skills as well as a strong client service focus and the ability to work independently and in teams</li><li>
Ability to work efficiently, to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation, Inter Partes Reviews, Post Grant Reviews, and oppositions)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you can expect of us</b></h2><p>
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we&rsquo;ll support your journey every step of the way.</p><p>
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.</p><p>
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:</p><ul><li>
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts</li><li>
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan</li><li>
Stock-based long-term incentives</li><li>
Award-winning time-off plans</li><li>
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
careers.amgen.com</b></h2><p>
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Application deadline</b></h2><p>
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Sponsorship</b></h2><p>
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.</p><p></p><p>
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.</p><p>
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.</p><p>
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p></div>

Senior Counsel - Patent Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry (US - Remote)

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