Principal Attorney

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to make an immediate impact on complex state regulatory matters during this period of exciting change in the utility industry. This role offers meaningful responsibility from day one working for a company that you can feel proud of with colleagues who push you to achieve greater levels of success. This position also offers potential for growth into company leadership. Position Summary Provides legal counsel and strategic advice to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries on state regulatory matters at the public utility's commissions in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Manages outside counsel on matters involving formal contested cases. Regularly handles routine legal matters without assistance from other attorneys and trends toward handling a significant number of complex matters without assistance.

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

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel to Xcel Energy management on legal, regulatory, business, legislation, and strategic matters.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing regulatory filings, complex contracts, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents for legal and regulatory proceedings.
• Represents Xcel Energy in regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings.
• Provides opinions on policy questions and legal implications of Xcel Energy operations.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 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 program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree