[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Xcel Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Xcel Energy # Principal Attorney Austin, TX, United States of America Hybrid Senior individual contributor $148,400.00 to $210,733.00 per year Legal & Compliance Listed on Xcel Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/principal-attorney/job/59314278B14028537AA15EAF9A86FFC2) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Xcel Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/) / Principal Attorney ## Job description Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs. ### Position Summary Provides legal counsel to Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries and manages outside counsel. Regularly handles routine legal matters without assistance from other attorneys and trends toward handling a significant number of complex matters without assistance. ### Essential Responsibilities Prepares complex contracts, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents for business transactions or legal proceedings. Provides counsel to Xcel Energy management on legal, business, legislation, regulation and strategic matters. Represents Xcel Energy in courts, regulatory agencies and other adjudicatory or adversarial proceedings. Provides opinions on policy questions and legal implications of Xcel Energy operations. Minimum Requirement s 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. Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form. Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $148,400.00 to $210,733.00 per year 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. ### Deadline to Apply 10/17/26 EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make [https://www.xcelenergy.com](https://www.xcelenergy.com) and [https://jobs.xcelenergy.com](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com) accessible to any and all users. For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Austin, TX, United States of America - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Pay: $148,400.00 to $210,733.00 per year[Apply on Xcel Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.xcelenergy.com/principal-attorney/job/59314278B14028537AA15EAF9A86FFC2) ## More jobs at Xcel Energy ### [Legal Administrative Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/4b932cf73b1885d08066/) Denver, CO, United States of America ### [Regulatory Intern (Document & Records Management)- TX](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/2d96ffc550d864df3763/) Amarillo, TX, United States of America +1 more ### [Regulatory Policy Intern- Fall/Summer Internship- CO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/e32efe30058c7c3ba4dc/) Denver, CO, United States of America ### [Regulatory Policy Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/d8fbdfcfccfa296a2028/) Amarillo, TX, United States of America ### [Regulatory Policy Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/xcel-energy/jobs/aa9b4e9271ece6674d3b/) Denver, CO, US +3 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Intellectual Property Attorney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/8b42352d17dfc80e3f14/) Cargill · Wayzata, Minnesota ### [Principal Attorney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/af1edce3d1900acc2c38/) Honeywell International · Houston, TX, United States ### [Litigation Attorney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/20df1ae94d8e4b61203a/) Kroger · Cincinnati, OH, United States ### [Attorney - Health & Wellness, Privacy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/ab10fd6eb8aa3b903bd4/) Kroger · Cincinnati, OH, United States ### [Principal Attorney Commercial Agreements](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/a644d50363d079aff512/) GlobalFoundries · Richardson, Texas, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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