Senior Counsel: Regulatory & Utility Law, Indy

NiSource; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is seeking a Senior Counsel for the NIPSCO Legal-Regulatory team in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on providing legal advice on complex regulatory matters, including utility law, regulatory filings, and energy service agreements.

The successful candidate will support NIPSCO and GenCo, draft legal documents, advise on state and federal laws, and prepare clients for regulatory witness testimony, while managing outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
• Required skills include independent case handling, strong pragmatic business acumen, and litigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex regulatory matters within utility law and regulatory filings.
• Support NIPSCO and GenCo in executing regulatory strategies and negotiating energy service agreements.
• Draft legal documents and advise on state and federal laws; prepare clients for regulatory witness testimony.
• Manage outside counsel and coordinate regulatory activities.

Skills

Independent case handling

Pragmatic business acumen

Litigation expertise

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

NiSource is seeking a Senior Counsel for the NIPSCO Legal-Regulatory team in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on providing legal advice on complex regulatory matters, including utility law, regulatory filings, and energy service agreements.

The successful candidate will support NIPSCO and GenCo, draft legal documents, advise on state and federal laws, and prepare clients for regulatory witness testimony, while managing outside counsel as needed.