Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory North Group

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.  Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.   Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

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.

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.   Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.

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   This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Long Term Incentive, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending 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