Utility Regulatory Attorney

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and management of Xcel Energy legal services, including outside counsel. Handles complex legal matters on a regular basis, oftentimes requiring creative solutions to challenging legal issues. Viewed as an expert within the company and legal community in designated practice area.

• Provides leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on complex legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters.

• Prepares contracts, pleadings, briefs and other documents for business transactions or legal proceedings.

• Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings.

• May serve in a lead role to provide overall practice expertise and direction of attorneys within area of expertise. May act as primary point of contact for business areas.

• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice, or able to be licensed to practice on reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe of accepting the position, where the position is located.

• 10+ years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience.

• Leadership experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utility Experience

• Experience with Administrative Law & Court Proceedings

• Litigation Experience

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

• Licensed to practice law in Texas

• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

Licensed to practice, or able to be licensed to practice on reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe of accepting the position, where the position is located.

• 6-10 years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utility Experience

• Experience with Administrative Law & Court Proceedings

• Litigation Experience

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

• Licensed to practice law in Texas

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $ to $ per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition…