Sr Counsel

NiSource•Washington, DC

4d•$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.
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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