Executive Counsel, Litigation

GE Aerospace • Washington, DC

70d

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Counsel to lead a team of litigation attorneys in providing strategic direction across a broad portfolio of disputes including complex commercial litigation, product liability, corporate & securities litigation, and cross-border arbitration. This is a highly visible role reporting to the VP & Chief Counsel, Global Litigation & Investigations and interacting regularly with GE Aerospace senior executives.

Requirements

• JD from accredited U.S. law school
• Minimum 12-15 years of litigation experience, with significant tenure at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Nice To Haves

• Substantial experience handling complex commercial disputes, including contract disputes, trade secrets / intellectual property, and class actions.
• Experience managing global litigation portfolios and/or complex commercial litigation matters.
• Demonstrated leadership of significant litigation and arbitration matters.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries a plus.
• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and ability to advise at the highest levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of litigation strategies across various business units and jurisdiction
• Manage active litigation in U.S. and international forums, including coordinating pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trials, appeals, and arbitrations.
• Provide counsel to stakeholders and cross-functional teams on dispute resolution strategy, litigation risk, and legal exposure associated with key business initiative
• Oversee internal litigation reporting, legal holds, and e-discovery protocols.
• Supervise in-house litigation attorneys and support staff to ensure effective case management and team development.
• Work with outside counsel and legal vendors to ensure quality and cost-effective representation.
• Track and assess legal and regulatory developments impacting the company’s litigation profile, particularly in aerospace, defense, and high-risk jurisdictions.
• Participate in corporate policy development and governance initiatives related to litigation, document retention, dispute resolution, and regulatory issues.
• Support and lead initiatives to use artificial intelligence and other technologies to support the work of the legal team

Benefits

• GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents.
• These benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, Paid time-off, EAP, and more.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees