Reports to the Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory.
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Provides legal advice to clients on moderately complex FERC and NERC electric matters.
Applies knowledge of FERC and NERC electric issues while developing subject matter expertise, business acumen and knowledge of business goals and objectives.
Will typically work in conjunction with and may receive specific direction from more senior attorneys.
Key Responsibilities:
Works closely with NIPSCO's MISO Team and the responsible subject matter experts to proactively identify internal/external business and regulatory issues.
Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel.
Establishes relationships with MISO, PJM, NERC and applicable regional entities to collaboratively resolve complex operations and compliance issues.
Researches and summarizes laws, cases, regulations and standards applicable to FERC and NERC electric matters.
Works with outside counsel on select matters.
Prepares, reviews and revises legal documents.
May negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes.
Assists in preparation of training materials for clients on legal issues.
Practice Area Specific Responsibilities:
Prosecute cases before FERC and handle necessary appeals.
Personally handle all aspects of administrative litigation, including trial preparation, discovery, and hearing.
Prepare comments and responsive documents for rulemaking proceedings, or manage outside counsel in preparing same.
Prepare filings and keep all stakeholders informed of proceedings.
Prepare applications to perform new services or amend existing tariff filings and keep all stakeholders informed of proceeding.
Participate in or represent NIPSCO in technical conferences.
Prepare, review and revise applications for various filings.
Prepare responses for notices of potential or alleged violations and show cause orders.
Negotiate in hearings or adversarial proceedings.
Advise and counsel clients on regulated agreements and projects.
Advise and counsel clients on new regulatory rules and standards; and assist in the implementation of new or modified processes to comply with new rules.
Timely advise clients and legal department of status of pending matters, including upcoming deadlines.
Negotiate and prepare contracts and agreements.
Prepare and prosecute facility siting or development applications.
Defend NIPSCO against customer complaints before regulatory commissions.
Represent NIPSCO in connection with formal or informal complaint proceedings or investigations.
Work collaboratively with support staff including administrative assistant, analysts and legal interns to assure that work is properly prioritized and timely completed.
Conduct research for projects.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law school.
3 - 5 years relevant experience in utilities/energy field within a reputable law firm or in-house legal department of a mid- to large-sized corporation.
Experience in the electric industry, including working with an RTO and FERC or NERC practice is strongly preferred; knowledge of either MISO or PJM and FERC strongly preferred.
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.
Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
Strong advocacy skills.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
Ability to function autonomously, yet understands necessity of advising management of work progress and any unusual situations.
Ability to work independently and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Adaptable to changing environments.
Exercise sound judgment.
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to engender trust, respect and confidence.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics.
Commitment to diversity and a respect for others.
Additional Information:
Overtime and some travel are required.
NiSource 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.
How To Apply
For immediate consideration, please apply on-line at www.nisource.jobs on or before February 23, 2015.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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