Senior Counsel - Commercial

Description

• Assess, advise on, and drive resolution of disputes, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation, overseeing outside counsel when they are brought in to assist.
• Provide leadership and strategic, legal and compliance advice to Region leadership, Operations, Sales/ Commercial, Finance and specific Business Lines teams in three Power businesses to help drive business' objectives on contractual and regulatory (such as NERC CIPS) risk.
• Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial transactions for the sale of equipment, controls systems, and related services for GE Vernova’s hydrogen and natural gas-fueled gas turbines and aero-derivative turbine, hydro turbine, and steam turbine equipment.
• Lead projects and initiatives and become a recognized subject matter expert on Power’s commercial offerings.
• Work with the business teams to develop processes and Best Practices for new business and commercial models and offerings.
• Meet and negotiate with customers, their business and legal teams, and outside counsel.
• Assess and advise on U.S. local, municipal, state, federal and Canadian regulations.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues in the Americas and worldwide.

Requirements

• Experience with construction, EPC, and equipment services contracts.
• A superior work history which affirmatively demonstrates leadership.
• Able to work independently and leverage the support of others in a fast-paced, matrixed business environment.
• Capability to think clearly and quickly under pressure, distilling complex issues into simple, actionable recommendations.
• Established analytical ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience in advising senior leadership; skilled influencer.
• Experience in the Energy industry.
• At least 10 years practicing transactional and commercial law and/or business litigation.
• Member in good standing with a U.S. State Bar.
• Juris Doctorate from a U.S. accredited law school.
• Composure to satisfy multiple and often competing interests.

Benefits

• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance