NiSource · 1 week ago
Counsel - Investigations
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$133K/yr - $200K/yr
1+ years expNiSource is a public utility company, and they are seeking a Counsel - Investigations to provide legal advice and lead internal investigations. The role involves managing confidential investigations, advising on ethical misconduct, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and improve processes.
BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel and leads, manages, and/or conducts thorough Ethics investigations while maintaining confidentiality and highest standards of integrity involving ethics, compliance, and employee misconduct allegations and keeps ethics team and leaders appraised of progress and dispositions
Reviews and revises legal documents and prepares and/or ensures detailed investigative reports with findings, conclusions and recommended corrective action plans providing solutions to address issues while evaluating trends and concerns that need to be escalated or reinforced departmentally or NiSource wide
Develops and implements investigation protocols and best practices and partners with Legal and Business partners to elevate trends and support desired culture
Communicates with business partners regarding status updates and collaborates with colleagues in Legal, Human Resources and other departments to ensure thorough and fair investigations and provides expert advice to leaders on employee conduct, company risk and policy interpretation
Retains and supervises/manages outside counsel on select matters
Assists in training business partners on legal issues and the development and implementation of internal trainings that support the NiSource Ethics Program and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Leads and manages projects and other duties as assigned that support improved and efficient Ethics processes including creation and implementation of annual investigation training in collaboration with Legal and Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
1-3 years' Experience with handling matters independently
Able to handle case responsibilities with some supervision
Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics
Significant depth of knowledge of employment laws and demonstrated experience dealing with legal issues involving EEOC and other related stakeholders
Expert knowledge and experience in conducting and reporting Ethics and Compliance related investigations
Exceptional analytical, interviewing, and report-writing skills
Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism. Proven expertise in dealing effectively with others, including demonstrating the following competencies: personal confidence and strong initiative, effective listening, ability to influence others, and the desire to go above and beyond what is required
Microsoft Office suite
PeopleSoft and Workday experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage in a fast paced, high stress corporate business environment
Must be able to effectively manage and execute tasks with multiple conflicting priorities
Results oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively manage varied resources to complete the job. Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate – both verbally and in writing
Ability to quickly and effectively establish rapport and trust with all levels of leadership
Excellent judgment, critical thinking skills, and analytical ability. Ability to balance working both autonomously day-to-day, and collaboratively within a team environment and with other departments overall
Ability to think creatively and proactively in identifying potential issues and resolving known issues
Ability to navigate complex cases and high case volume with rigorous prioritization and follow-up
Desire to continuously learn and stay up to date on Ethics and compliance related trends, issues and best practices
Ability to discern issues that need to be escalated
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Overtime and some travel required
Preferred
1-3 years' Experience at a law firm, publicly traded corporation, prosecutor's office, governmental agency, or other experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry is strongly preferred
Company
NiSource
NiSource helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across seven states.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.6B2025-10-31Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2023-06-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2022-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $350M
Leadership Team
Lloyd M. Yates
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-01
2025-10-31
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