Assistant General Counsel
Xcel EnergyAbout the role
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
This role is for a position on the Xcel Energy Commercial Projects legal team, which supports the Xcel Energy Corporate Development team. This position focuses on renewable energy projects, power purchase agreements, emerging technology initiatives, and strategic investments and partnerships, and works cross-functionally to structure, negotiate, and execute complex transactions. The role also provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries and manages outside counsel. The attorney handles transactional/M&A matters, including document drafting and leading complex, high-impact transactions. Viewed as an expert within the company in designated practice area.
Essential Responsibilities
Provides leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on complex legal, business, and strategic matters.
Serve as transactional counsel, supporting Xcel Energy Corporate Development, advising on strategic renewable energy and emerging technology transactions, power purchase agreements, strategic investments and partnerships, and general transactional matters.
Draft and negotiate transactional documents related to renewable energy projects (development transfer agreements and build-transfer agreements), purchase power agreements, emerging technology, strategic investments and partnerships, and other general transactional matters.
Partner cross-functionally across the enterprise to execute transactions aligned with company strategy.
Identify, assess, and communicate legal, regulatory, and commercial risks and provide general transactional and M&A legal support to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Utility M&A transactional experience
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota 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
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s