Assistant General Counsel or Principal/Senior Attorney

Xcel Energy•Santa Fe, NM

45d

About The Position

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. The below job summary and responsibilities reflects the duties of Assistant General Counsel. The Principal Attorney and Sr. Attorney will differ as fewer skills and/or experience will be required. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience. Position Summary 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
3-6 years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience.
Superior verbal and written communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Utility Experience
Experience with Administrative Law & Court Proceedings
Litigation Experience
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Licensed to practice law in New Mexico
Utility Experience
Experience with Administrative Law & Court Proceedings
Litigation Experience
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Licensed to practice law in New Mexico
Utility Experience
Experience with Administrative Law & Court Proceedings
Litigation Experience
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Licensed to practice law in Texas or New Mexico

Responsibilities

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.