Assistant General Counsel or Principal Attorney - Federal Regulatory

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 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

Xcel Energy is seeking a highly skilled attorney to join its Federal Regulatory team. Reporting to the Vice President of Federal Regulatory, Legal, and Policy, this position provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal regulatory matters. The role involves managing complex legal matters, as well as supervising outside counsel when necessary. The role is responsible for a range of FERC matters involving transmission and interconnection service, wholesale transactions, formula rate matters, organized energy and capacity market participation, FERC enforcement, and NERC reliability compliance. Xcel Energy’s operating companies are located three regions, including two Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) footprints and one non-RTO region, and applicants with a diverse range of experience will be highly valued.  This role also supports the company’s nuclear operations group with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Xcel Energy in FERC filings, including rate cases, transactional approvals, tariff amendments, market-based rate matters, rulemakings, and RTO related proceedings.

• Provide legal counsel on FERC compliance issues related to transmission, wholesale production, and corporate affiliation rules.

• Represent Xcel Energy in litigation before FERC, including Section 205 and 206 proceedings under the Federal Power Act.

• Manage appellate litigation in federal court.

• Support the company’s policy advocacy efforts, including meetings with senior FERC officials and comments on pending FERC rulemakings and pending federal legislation.

• Manage FERC enforcement proceedings and support the company’s regulatory compliance programs.

• Advise and support nuclear generation operations regarding NRC regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements for Assistant General Counsel (Salary Range: $175,000 - $265,000)

- Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

- Licensed to practice in state where position is located.

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

- Leadership experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FERC formula rate proceedings and market-based rate matters.

• Familiarity with RTO market rules (particularly MISO, SPP) and litigation, including transmission cost allocation disputes.

• Experience with FERC administrative litigation before Administrative Law Judges.

• Knowledge of NRC regulations and requirements.

Minimum Requirements for Principal Attorney (Salary Range: $139,400 - $225,000)

- Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FERC formula rate proceedings and market-based rate matters.

• Familiarity with RTO market rules (particularly MISO, SPP) and litigation, including transmission cost allocation disputes.

• Experience with FERC administrative litigation before Administrative Law Judges.

• Knowledge of NRC regulations and requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex regulatory issues and to influence energy policy at the federal level.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

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.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $139,400.00 to $265,000.00 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 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

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Deadline to Apply: 01/29/25

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