Lead Assistant General Counsel

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.

Responsible for legal counsel to Xcel Energy and management of Xcel Energy legal services, including outside counsel.

• Provides leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters.
• Prepares contracts, agreements and other documents for business transactions.
• Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings.
• Manages a team of attorneys within area of expertise. May act as a primary point of contact for business areas.
Minimum Requirements
• J.D. 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, in the state where the position is located.
• 10 or more years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent experience.
• Leadership experience required.
Preferred Requirements

Utility Experience or heavily regulated industry.

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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