Lead Assistant General Counsel
About The Position
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 Responsible for all legal representation of Xcel Energy in front of the Public Utilities Commission of Texas and New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. Lead a growing team of attorneys and manage outside counsel in developing and prosecuting key regulatory proceedings. Regularly interface with executives and other leaders in the company regarding regulatory strategy designed to ensure Xcel Energy is able to continue providing reliable, affordable and sustainable power to its customers
Requirements
- J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school
- Licensed to practice, or able to be licencsed to practice on reciprocity within a reasonable timeframe of accepting the position, in the state where the position is located.
- 10 or more years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent experience.
- Leadership experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Utility Experience or heavily regulated industry
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters.
- Prepares contracts, agreements and other documents for business transactions.
- Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings.
- Manages a team of attorneys within area of expertise.
- May act as a primary point of contact for business areas.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Program
- Long Term Incentive
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
