Principal Attorney

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.

Principal Attorney:

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 utilities 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.

Essential 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.

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.

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

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: $148,400.00 to $195,100.00 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: 08/05/26

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