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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

Assists with the development and execution of comprehensive legal strategies and solutions to facilitate Xcel Energy's objectives while mitigating any associated legal risks and to function cooperatively as a team member with General Counsel employees. Handles routine legal matters with considerable oversight from other in-house counsel.

Essential Responsibilities

+ Conducts legal research and drafts basic legal documents.

+ Assists with the provision of general legal advice to business areas.

+ Participates in meetings with business areas to assist discussions of policy, compliance and outline legal strategy.

+ Monitors and reports on administrative or agency proceedings.

Minimum Requirements for Associate Attorney (Salary Range: $82,800 - $117,000. Associate Attorney is not eligible for the Long-Term Incentive benefit.)

- Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

- 0-3 Years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience and 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.

- Excellent academic record and relevant qualifications; excellent analytical, legal research and writing skills

- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team; the ability to prioritize and plan a challenging workload.

- Excellent client relationship skills; and a demonstrated work ethic.

Minimum Requirements for Sr. Attorney (Salary Range: $105,600 - $150,000; Sr. Attorney is not eligible for the Long-Term Incentive benefit.)

- 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.

Minimum Requirements for Principal Attorney (Salary Range: $139,400 - $197,467)

- 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.

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

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [email protected] .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $82,800.00 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 10/31/25

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