Minneapolis, MN, US
1 day ago
Labor and Employment Principal Attorney / Assistant General Counsel

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

Provide legal counsel to internal clients on labor and employment, immigration and OSHA matters.    Work in a fast-paced collaborative environment handling complex legal matters. Viewed as an expert and trusted partner within the company in designated practice area. This position is Hybrid work arrangement requiring the employee to be in the Minneapolis office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Essential Responsibilities

Provides leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on complex legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters.

Prepares contracts, pleadings, briefs and other documents for business transactions or legal proceedings.

Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings.


Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Assistant General Counsel (Salary Range: $175,000 - $210,000)
- Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.

- Licensed to practice law in state where position is located.

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

- Leadership experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Immigration law experience

- OSHA experience

- Litigation Experience

- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

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

- 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.

- Licensed to practice law in state where position is located

Preferred Qualifications:

- Immigration law experience

- OSHA Experience

- Litigation Experience

- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

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 $210,000.00 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: 02/07/25

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