Principal​/Senior Attorney - Utility 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.

Provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries and manages outside counsel, particularly with regard to regulatory proceedings in front of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Regularly handles regulatory legal matters without assistance from other attorneys and trends toward handling a significant number of complex regulatory matters without assistance.

• Prepares or reviews routine contracts, pleadings, briefs and other documents.
• Provides counsel to Xcel Energy employees on legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters.
• Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings.
• Provides opinions on policy questions and legal implications of Xcel Energy operations.

Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado or be able to obtain authority to practice.

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

Preferred Requirements:

• Utility Regulatory experience

• 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.
  
  - 3-6 years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience.

Superior verbal and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Utility Regulatory 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.

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Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $ to $ 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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Final date to receive applications: 03/06/26

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