General Counsel, Imaging

GE HealthCare • Chicago, IL

32d • $288,000 - $432,000

About The Position

The Global Business Legal Counsel serves as a strategic advisor to the Imaging leadership team, providing forward-thinking legal guidance and compliance oversight across global operations. This role partners with senior executives to enable growth, manage risk, and ensure adherence to evolving regulatory frameworks in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or global equivalent with active bar membership.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in business and healthcare law within a multinational corporation or top-tier law firm.
• Proven track record in negotiating and closing complex transactions and advising in highly regulated environments.
• Expertise in healthcare regulations (FDA, Medicare/Medicaid, anti-kickback statutes) and compliance frameworks.
• Strong ability to prioritize competing demands and make rapid, informed risk assessments.
• Exceptional communication skills; Ability to navigate diverse legal systems and cultural contexts.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical device industry, particularly Imaging.
• Familiarity with global compliance programs, data privacy, and emerging regulatory trends.
• Digital & AI Awareness
• Demonstrated leadership in building diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to Imaging leadership, advising on strategic initiatives, complex transactions, and emerging business models.
• Provide legal advice for new and developing business and commercial models as technology, regulations, and markets evolve)
• Structure, negotiate, and execute acquisitions, investments, and collaborations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-impact commercial agreements and strategic transactions.
• Provide expert guidance on anti-corruption (AKS, FCPA), privacy, antitrust, advertising, and promotional compliance.
• Develop and deliver regulatory & compliance training programs in collaboration with regulatory specialists.
• Understanding of technology-driven compliance challenges, including data governance and cybersecurity.
• Apply sound business and legal judgment to assess risk and enable decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborate with global legal teams and subject matter experts to address complex cross-border compliance challenges.
• Oversee outside counsel engagement and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal representation.
• Partner with Chief Litigation & Investigations Counsel to manage disputes, litigation, and product-related incidents.
• Applying combined business and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention
• Collaboration with regional legal colleagues and subject matters experts to analyze and advise the business on complex legal/compliance issues that arise out of Imaging’s global operations
• Build and lead a high-performing legal and compliance team, fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop talent to support business growth and global expansion.

Benefits

• GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
• GE HealthCare 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