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Sr Counsel - Regulatory & Pipeline Safety

Sr Counsel - Regulatory & Pipeline Safety

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

Advises clients on pipeline regulatory compliance, monitors pipeline safety regulations, advises on regulatory filings and tariff issues.

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

Position located in Canonsburg, PA. Travel throughout NiSource’s multistate footprint will be required

Job Summary

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

Advises clients on pipeline regulatory compliance, monitors pipeline safety regulations, advises on regulatory filings and tariff issues.

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

Position located in Canonsburg, PA. Travel throughout NiSource’s multistate footprint will be required

Essential Functions

Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business savvy legal counsel

Manage 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 Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and Maryland 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

Monitor pipeline safety regulations and advise clients on responses to alleged violations

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

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

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

Required 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 Pennsylvania and Maryland is or be willing to become barred in those states.

Experience in the utility industry is strongly

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

Overtime and travel are required

Hybrid work schedule with remote and in-office days

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value 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 the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents 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 , , , or ancestry, veteran status, , , , marital status, , , (including , 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*:

$155,400.00 - $233,100.00

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2025-07-08

Posting End Date (if applicable):

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

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Legal

Industries Utilities

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Sr Counsel - Regulatory & Pipeline Safety

United States
Full time

Published on 07/12/2025

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