Xcel Energy · 1 hour ago
Lead Assistant General Counsel
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$219K/yr - $272K/yr
10+ years expXcel Energy is a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, and they are seeking a Lead Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel and manage legal services. The role includes preparing contracts, representing the company in legal proceedings, and leading a team of attorneys.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and counsel to Xcel Energy management on legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters
Prepares contracts, agreements and other documents for business transactions
Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings
Manages a team of attorneys within area of expertise. May act as a primary point of contact for business areas
Qualification
Required
J.D. 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, in the state where the position is located
10 or more years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent experience
Leadership experience required
Preferred
Utility Experience or heavily regulated industry
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
Company
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas energy company that offers a portfolio of energy-related products and services to customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.39BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2024-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2023-10-18Grant· $100M
2023-09-22Grant· $70M
Leadership Team
Robert Frenzel
Chairman, President and CEO
Tim Peterson
CIO/CTO
Recent News
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