Principal Attorney

Xcel Energy

. Provide leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on complex legal, business, and strategic matters.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $148,400 - $210,733 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transactional law, particularly in renewable energy and large load/data center projects, with strong capabilities in drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Provides strategic legal counsel while managing risks and collaborating cross-functionally to align transactions with corporate objectives.

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Juris Doctorate DegreeLicensed To Practice LawCorporate Law ExperienceUtility M&A ExperienceExcellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Transactional LawDrafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal Risk AssessmentM&A Legal Support

Soft Skills

LeadershipCounselingCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law In MinnesotaLicensed To Practice Law In Colorado

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyPower Purchase AgreementsElectric Service AgreementsLarge Load/Data Center ProjectsDevelopment Transfer Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on complex legal, business, and strategic matters.
Serve as transactional counsel to Xcel Energy Corporate Development and Large Load/Data Center teams.
Advise on strategic renewable energy and emerging technology transactions, electric service agreements, power purchase agreements, and general transactional matters.
Provide legal support for renewable energy and large load/data center projects, including development transfer agreements, build-transfer agreements, electric service agreements, and power purchase agreements.
Draft and negotiate transactional documents related to renewable energy, large load/data center projects, electric service agreements, power purchase agreements, emerging technology, 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.
Provide general transactional and M&A legal support to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries.
Manage outside counsel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Utility M&A and/or large load/data center projects transactional experience preferred.
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills preferred.
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or Colorado preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility