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.
Provide legal support for renewable energy projects, including, but not limited to, development transfer agreements, build-transfer agreements, and power purchase agreements.
Draft and negotiate transactional documents related to renewable energy projects, 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.

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.
Utility M&A transactional experience
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or Colorado

Utility Transactional Principal Attorney / Assistant General Counsel

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