NiSource · 7 hours ago
Sr Counsel
Merrillville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expNiSource is a public utility company seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal advice on complex matters. The role involves managing legal issues, supervising outside counsel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while balancing business objectives.
BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel
Manages complex matters
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
Negotiates with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes
Assists in training clients on legal issues
Communicates with clients regarding status updates
Qualification
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 a 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
Experience at a law firm or publically traded corporation
Experience with the health and safety laws, enterprise records management, emergency response, or business continuity
Has significant experience and subject matter expertise
4-6 years Will typically have at least 5+ years of experience
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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