Senior Regulatory Counsel – North Region (Hybrid)

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Long-term incentive

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Pension

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN, seeks an experienced senior corporate attorney to advise on regulatory matters before state public utilities commissions across multiple Northern Region states. The role involves complex matters and interaction with NSPM/NSPW teams and hearings.

You will lead a legal service function, draft contracts and pleadings, and provide strategic guidance to management on regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory counsel

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN, seeks an experienced senior corporate attorney to advise on regulatory matters before state public utilities commissions across multiple Northern Region states. The role involves complex matters and interaction with NSPM/NSPW teams and hearings.

You will lead a legal service function, draft contracts and pleadings, and provide strategic guidance to management on regulatory issues.