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NiSource · 2 days ago

Sr. Counsel, NIPSCO Legal-Regulatory

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $233K/yr

5+ years exp

NiSource is seeking a Sr. Counsel on the NIPSCO Legal-Regulatory team, focusing on data center strategy and regulatory filings. The role involves providing legal advice on complex regulatory matters, particularly in utility law, and managing multiple legal issues while supporting the execution of regulatory strategy.

BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel

Manages multiple complex matters simultaneously

Retains and supervises/manages outside counsel on select matters

Anticipates internal/external business and regulatory issues and provides applicable legal advice

Reviews and revises legal documents, such as regulatory applications, supporting testimony, legal briefs, and proposed orders

Negotiates with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including energy services agreements/special contracts

Assists in advising and training clients on legal issues, including preparation of clients to serve as regulatory witnesses

Communicates with clients regarding status updates, including on sensitive matters

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeUtility Law ExpertiseRegulatory FilingsLitigation SkillsNegotiating SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school

Experience with independent case handling responsibility

Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics

Commitment to diversity and respect for others

Ability to function autonomously

Ability to balance the legal issues of a project with the goals of the business through the demonstration of strong, pragmatic business acumen and the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal advice

Strong, logical legal mind with the ability to apply abstract concepts of law to make timely, well-reasoned and appropriate decisions to solve problems

Ability to work efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Adaptable to changing environments

Sound judgment

Strong leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills, including ability to engender trust, respect and confidence

Strong counseling skills and able to work closely with clients

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong negotiating skills

Knowledge of state and federal laws

Knowledge of interaction between state and federal laws and agencies

Litigation skill set

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Overtime and some travel required

Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the U.S. and a member in good standing with the state bar upon hire

Preferred

Experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry is strongly preferred

Experience at a law firm, state agency, or publicly traded corporation

Experience with regulatory compliance, enterprise records management, emergency response, or business continuity

Has significant experience and subject matter expertise in utility law, with an emphasis on regulatory filings and regulatory litigation before administrative agencies

Strong relationships with key stakeholders in Indiana

Will typically have at least 5 years of experience