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Xcel Energy Real Estate Principal Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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
Provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries and manages outside counsel. Regularly handles routine legal matters without assistance from other attorneys and trends toward handling a significant number of complex matters without assistance.
Essential Responsibilities
Prepares complex contracts, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents for business transactions or legal proceedings.
Provides counsel to Xcel Energy management 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.
Minimum Requirements
Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.
6-10 years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Real Estate Law
Property Acquisitions and Divestitures
Utility Franchise/Right-of-Way Agreements
Easement and License agreements
Environmental transactional experience
Land Use Permitting
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and/or Colorado
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: $139,400.00 to $197,467.00 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 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.
Deadline to Apply: 12/27/24
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