FERC Regulatory Attorney
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: NiSource is in need of FERC Regulatory Attorney right now, this vacancy will be ordered in Texas. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Reports to the Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory
Located in Houston, TX
Provides legal advice to clients on complex matters
Combines knowledge of one or more legal specialt! ies with sound business acumen, and knowledge of business goals and objectives
Experience in the natural gas industry and subject matter expertise. Minimum of 5 years experience
Key Responsibilities:
Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel
Manages complex matters
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
Practice Area Specific Responsibilities:
Prosecute cases before the commission and handle necessary appeals
Personally handle all aspects of administrative litigation, including trial prepar! ation, discovery, and litigation
Prepare comments and! responsive documents for rulemaking proceedings, or manage outside counsel in preparing comments
Prepare certificate filings
Prepare applications to perform new services or amend existing tariffs
Participate in or represent NiSource in technical conferences
Prepare, draft and review applications for various filings such as financing approvals, tracker requests, waivers, etc.
Prepare rate case filings and participate in all aspects of rate case hearing, including discovery, witness preparation, filing motions, etc.
Draft responses for notices of probable violations
Negotiate in hearings or adversarial proceedings
Advise and counsel clients on regulated agreements and projects
Counsel clients on new regulatory rules and put processes in place to comply with new rules
Negotiate and draft contracts with customers for regulated tariff services
Prepare and prosecute facility sittin! g applications
Defend the company against customer complaints before regulatorycommissions
Represent companies in connection with formal or informal complaint proceedings or investigations
JD from accredited law school required; licensed and in good standing to practice in one or more states
Current Texas bar license preferred
Experience in the Utility industry or other regulated industry required
Experience with independent case handling responsibility
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
Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
Strong advocacy skills
! Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively
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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
Adaptable to changing environments
Exercise sound judgment
Strong leadership, managerial and 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
Overtime and some travel are required.
NiSource companies are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers and do not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orienta! tion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. NiSource companies require all employees to adhere strictly to this policy.
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.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to NiSource.
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This vacancy will be started on: Sun, 12 May 2013 11:08:43 GMT
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