Closing Date: 26th October, 2026
Description:
Position Summary:Provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and management of Xcel Energy legal services, including outside counsel on matters relating to state public utilities commissions in the Company's Northern Region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. 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. Appears at hearings at state public utilities commissions and provides advice to the regulatory teams for NSPM and NSPW operating companies.
Essential 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.
Minimum 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.
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values:
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $170,700.00 to $242,367.00 per year
