Senior Counsel-Regulatory (hybrid)

NiSource • Washington, DC

6d • $160,100 - $240,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides legal advice to NiSource and its operating companies on complex regulatory matters. Combines knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen, and knowledge of business goals and objectives. Has significant experience and subject matter expertise.

Requirements

• 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
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the U.S., Maryland and/or Virginia bar license(s) preferred, and a member in good standing with the state bar(s) upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry is strongly preferred
• Experience at a law firm or publicly traded corporation
• Has significant experience and subject matter expertise
• 5+ years of legal regulatory experience

Responsibilities

• Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel.
• Manages complex regulatory matters before the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Regular travel to the Maryland Public Service Commission (Baltimore, MD) and occasional travel to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (Richmond, VA), Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Harrisburg, PA), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Washington, DC).
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree