Utility Transactional Principal Attorney / Assistant General Counsel

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.

Position Summary This role is for a position on the Xcel Energy Commercial Projects legal team, which supports the Xcel Energy Corporate Development team. This position focuses on renewable energy projects, power purchase agreements, emerging technology initiatives, and strategic investments and partnerships, and works cross-functionally to structure, negotiate, and execute complex transactions. The role also provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries and manages outside counsel. The attorney regularly handles routine matters, including document drafting, independently, and increasingly leads complex, high-impact transactions with minimal assistance. Essential

Responsibilities

· Serve as transactional counsel, supporting Xcel Energy Corporate Development, advising on strategic renewable energy and emerging technology transactions, power purchase agreements, strategic investments and partnerships, and general transactional matters.

· Provide legal support for renewable energy projects, including, but not limited to, development transfer agreements, build-transfer agreements, and power purchase agreements.

· Draft and negotiate transactional documents related to renewable energy projects, purchase power agreements, emerging technology, strategic investments and partnerships, and other general transactional matters.

· Partner cross-functionally across the enterprise to execute transactions aligned with company strategy.

· Identify, assess, and communicate legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and provide general transactional and M&A legal support to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries.

Minimum Requirements for Assistant General Counsel (Salary Range: $175,000 - $220,000)

- 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Utility M&A transactional experience

- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

- Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or Colorado

Minimum Requirements for Principal Attorney (Salary Range: $139,400 - $205,000)

- 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Utility M&A transactional experience

- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

- Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or Colorado

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 $220,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following 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

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.

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Deadline to Apply: 04/09/26

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