Assistant General Counsel — Real Estate (Large Load/Generation)

Job overview

The Assistant General Counsel — Real Estate (Large Load/Generation) role is based in Minneapolis, MN, with a hybrid work model; many roles are expected onsite Tuesday through Thursday, though expectations vary by role, team, and business needs. The anticipated starting base pay is $206,000–$242,000 per year. The attorney supports Xcel Energy’s infrastructure growth and clean energy transition.

What you'll do

• Provide legal counsel to management on complex legal, business, legislative, regulatory, and strategic matters
• prepare contracts and legal documents for transactions or proceedings
• represent Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies, and other proceedings
• and provide practice expertise and direction to attorneys as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant general counsel

real estate

large load

generation

minneapolis mn

xcel energy

hybrid work model

energy infrastructure

land use

property transactions

legal counsel

clean energy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual and long-term incentive programs
• medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• reimbursement accounts
• disability coverage
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• pension
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• volunteer paid time off
• and parental leave.

Why this role

The role provides senior legal support for data center, large-load, generation, and other capital-growth infrastructure work, including property rights, land use approvals, transactions, and project-development strategy.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.