Senior Counsel

NiSource

Sr. Counsel providing legal advice on regulatory matters at NiSource.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeHarrisburg • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,100 - $240,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on complex regulatory matters, managing litigation, and negotiating contractual issues while maintaining strong communication and interpersonal skills. Holds a Juris Doctor degree and is licensed to practice law, with a commitment to integrity and ethical standards.

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Juris Doctor DegreeLicensed To Practice LawRegulatory ComplianceNegotiation SkillsLitigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Matters ManagementLegal Document ReviewContract NegotiationIndependent Case HandlingLitigation Skill Set

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

State And Federal LawsPublic Service CommissionsBusiness EthicsDiversity CommitmentTime Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides legal advice to NiSource and its operating companies on complex regulatory matters.
Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel.
Manages complex regulatory matters before various public service commissions.
Regular and occasional travel to different regulatory commissions.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong, logical legal mind
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
Strong counseling skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong negotiating skills
Knowledge of state and federal laws
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.

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