Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory North Group

Xcel Energy Services Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Long Term Incentive

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across the Northern Region. You will lead complex regulatory matters, advise management, and coordinate outside counsel for state public utilities commissions across multiple states.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate and 10+ years in corporate law with leadership experience. The position is hybrid with onsite presence and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 10+ years of practice in corporate law, law firm, government practice, or equivalent.
• Leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and counsel Xcel Energy management on complex legal, business, legislation, regulation, and strategic matters.
• Prepare contracts, pleadings, briefs and other documents for transactions or proceedings.
• Represent the company in courts, agencies, and adjudicatory proceedings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

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.

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.

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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 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: 10/25/26

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