Managing Attorney, FERC

Position Summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a highly skilled attorney to lead its Federal Regulatory legal team. Reporting to the Vice President, Legal, this position provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other federal regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of internal and external attorneys in FERC related proceedings.
• Oversee Xcel Energy’s involvement in FERC filings, including rate cases, transactional approvals, tariff amendments, market-based rate matters, rulemakings, and RTO related proceedings.
• Provide legal counsel on FERC compliance issues related to transmission, wholesale production, and corporate affiliation rules.
• Oversee Xcel Energy’s involvement in litigation before FERC, including Section 205 and 206 proceedings under the Federal Power Act.
• Manage appellate litigation in federal court.
• Support the company’s policy advocacy efforts, including meetings with senior FERC officials and comments on pending FERC rulemakings and pending federal legislation.
• Manage FERC enforcement proceedings and support the company’s regulatory compliance programs.
• Advise and support nuclear generation operations regarding NRC regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in state where position is located.
• 10+ years of practice in corporate law department, law firm, government practice or equivalent legal experience.
• Leadership experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FERC formula rate proceedings and market-based rate matters.
• Familiarity with RTO market rules (particularly MISO, SPP) and litigation, including transmission cost allocation disputes.
• Experience with FERC administrative litigation before Administrative Law Judges.
• Knowledge of NRC regulations and requirements.
• Experience managing direct reports.

About the Role

A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. 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.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $200,000.00 to $278,900.00 per year.

Schedule

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.