Counsel - Investigations

Closing Date: 28th January, 2026

Description:

Job Summary:
NiSource Counsel– Investigations; provides legal advice and leads internal investigations to support the Company and business partners on complex matters combining knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of business goals & objectives. The NiSource Counsel – Investigations is responsible for managing confidential organizational investigations and advising leaders on the corrective action process for ethical misconduct and behavior-related issues for all levels of employees (including leadership). Under limited supervision of the Assistant General Counsel – Ethics, this role draws insights from programmatic trends and elevates strategic recommendations for leadership/employee focus to prevent future issues and enhance organization adherence to policies and procedures. Additionally, the Investigator provides expert advice to other leaders on company and employee risks to influence appropriate leadership action and sanctions where appropriate, and manages projects as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Resolves legal issues and provides proactive, business-savvy legal advice and counsel and leads, manages, and/or conducts thorough Ethics investigations while maintaining confidentiality and highest standards of integrity involving ethics, compliance, and employee misconduct allegations and keeps ethics team and leaders appraised of progress and dispositions.
• Reviews and revises legal documents and prepares and/or ensures detailed investigative reports with findings, conclusions and recommended corrective action plans providing solutions to address issues while evaluating trends and concerns that need to be escalated or reinforced departmentally or NiSource wide.
• Develops and implements investigation protocols and best practices and partners with Legal and Business partners to elevate trends and support desired culture
• Communicates with business partners regarding status updates and collaborates with colleagues in Legal, Human Resources and other departments to ensure thorough and fair investigations and provides expert advice to leaders on employee conduct, company risk and policy interpretation
• Retains and supervises/manages outside counsel on select matters
• Assists in training business partners on legal issues and the development and implementation of internal trainings that support the NiSource Ethics Program and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Leads and manages projects and other duties as assigned that support improved and efficient Ethics processes including creation and implementation of annual investigation training in collaboration with Legal and Human Resources

Required Qualifications for Position

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
• 1-3 years' Experience with handling matters independently
• Able to handle case responsibilities with some supervision
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity and business ethics
• Significant depth of knowledge of employment laws and demonstrated experience dealing with legal issues involving EEOC and other related stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge and experience in conducting and reporting Ethics and Compliance related investigations.
• Exceptional analytical, interviewing, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism. Proven expertise in dealing effectively with others, including demonstrating the following competencies: personal confidence and strong initiative, effective listening, ability to influence others, and the desire to go above and beyond what is required.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• PeopleSoft and Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage in a fast paced, high stress corporate business environment.
• Must be able to effectively manage and execute tasks with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Results oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage varied resources to complete the job. Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate – both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to quickly and effectively establish rapport and trust with all levels of leadership.
• Excellent judgment, critical thinking skills, and analytical ability. Ability to balance working both autonomously day-to-day, and collaboratively within a team environment and with other departments overall.
• Ability to think creatively and proactively in identifying potential issues and resolving known issues.
• Ability to navigate complex cases and high case volume with rigorous prioritization and follow-up.
• Desire to continuously learn and stay up to date on Ethics and compliance related trends, issues and best practices.
• Ability to discern issues that need to be escalated.
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Overtime and some travel required.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
1-3 years' Experience at a law firm, publicly traded corporation, prosecutor's office, governmental agency, or other experience in the utility industry or other regulated industry is strongly preferred

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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 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 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 race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, 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.

ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320

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.

E-Verify
NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish (https://secure.usverify.com/cdn/docs/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es.pdf)
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf)

Salary Range*:
$133,400.00 - $200,100.00

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