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Senior Counsel - Regulatory –

• We are open to hire at the Counsel or Senior Counsel level, depending on experience.

• We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)

Job Summary

• Provides legal advice to NiSource Utility Company clients located in Ohio and Kentucky, on matters of varying complexity, primarily focused on regulatory issues

• Combines knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of business goals and objectives

• Position located in Columbus, OH; travel to Kentucky will be required

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business savvy legal counsel

• Manages complex matters

• Works with and manages outside counsel on select matters

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

• Drafts, reviews, and revises legal documents

• Negotiates with outside parties on utility regulatory matters

• Assists in training clients on legal issues

• Communicates with clients, including senior management, regarding problem solving and status updates

Practice Area Responsibilities

• Prosecute cases before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and Kentucky Public Service Commission

• Manage all aspects of administrative litigation, including testimony, discovery, trial preparation, and litigation

• Provide counsel and representation on pipeline safety enforcement and compliance proceedings

• Prepare comments and responsive documents for rulemaking proceedings

• Assist in the drafting and review of legislation

• Draft and review application for regulatory filings such as financing approvals, rider updates, requests for waiver

• Prepare for and participate in all aspects of rate case proceedings, including discovery, witness preparation, cross-examination of adverse witnesses, and filing applications, motions, and briefs

• Advise and counsel clients on state regulatory requirements concerning compliance, customer service, rates and billing, special contracts, field operations, and construction projects

• Counsel clients on gas pipeline safety issues, including federal and state requirements, procedure, and compliance

• Negotiate and draft contracts with customers for regulated tariffed services

• Represent the Company in investigations and customer complaints before regulatory commissions

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders

• Work with compliance and customer service to resolve customer complaints and inquiries

• Conduct legal research

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school

• Licensed to practice law in at least one state in the United States; member of the bar in good standing in Ohio, and Kentucky is preferred or be willing to become barred in those States.

• Significant experience and subject matter expertise with a minimum of five (5) years of experience. With less experience, a candidate could be considered for a Counsel position.

• Experience in utility industry is strongly preferred

• Experience in rate cases and other major proceedings before state utility commissions

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels of an organization

• Experience with independent case responsibility and project management

• 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 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

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Strong advocacy skills

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively

• Ability to function autonomously and independently under deadlines in a fast paced environment

• Ability to advise management of work progress and of unusual situations

• Adaptable to changing environments

• Able to work in a collaborative team environment, including with cross functional teams

• Exercise sound judgment

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

• Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:

$150,900.00 - $226,300.00

Posting Start Date:

2024-11-20

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2024-12-12

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.