Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory Policy and Compliance
- Location
- Washington, Washington, DC, United States; Walnut Creek, California, United States; Hagginwood, California, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $0 – $0 / year
About the job
Who We Are As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. 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. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
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. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $219,600 to $244,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). Location This role offers remote flexibility and can be based within the U.S. Our ideal incumbent will live in California, within reasonable commuting distance of our Walnut Creek, CA office, and have the ability to periodically work in-office. Additionally, occasional travel will be required.
Primary Purpose of Position A highly experienced attorney who works independently and has major matter, team or client responsibilities as well as certain responsibilities for other attorneys on a project-specific/mentoring basis. Frequently supervises professional teams working on legal matters. Work generally involves handling matters of very substantial importance.
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.
- Prepare, and revise 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.
- Provides legal counsel to all levels of management, including senior management.
- 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.
- Handles and supervises complex legal regulatory matters, including regulatory proceedings before state and federal agencies, regulatory compliance matters, and regulatory support for wholesale and retail commercial transactions.
Minimum Qualifications
- An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions
- 10-years professional experience in a specialized area of law
- Excellent legal research, analytical abilities, and knowledge of federal and or state law
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to apply them to complex assignments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with California state regulatory matters affecting electricity and natural gas market participants, including California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) matters
- Experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters
- Experience with other Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (i.e., PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT)
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to analyze legal materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines; and to provide realistic risk assessments and practical advice to clients.
From Constellation Energy's careers page (Company careers page), checked 10 Nov 2026.
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Posted 9 Nov 2026 · checked 10 Nov 2026 · Report this job