Senior Counsel - Commercial
About The Position
The Senior Commercial Counsel provides legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Vernova’s Power segment. This role requires a business-minded attorney who works well with all levels of the organization and has a strong track record of advising clients on complex commercial agreements and strategy. The attorney will collaborate with other legal groups and cross-functional business teams to develop strategy, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of Supply Chain related agreements, support disputes and claims, develop and implement training, improve processes, and provide risk assessment and compliance support.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- At least 11 years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm or in-house
- Fluency in English
Nice To Haves
- Additional languages are a plus.
- Strong legal acumen and substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex commercial or financial transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and make on-the-spot risk calls.
- Ability to manage multiple global matters, set priorities, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with a process-driven approach to recurring issues.
- Sound judgment and business knowledge.
- Law firm or in-house experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate, or corporate finance.
- Familiarity with legal technology, CLM systems, and AI tools in contracting and legal operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support to senior leaders on Supply Chain matters.
- Provide legal analysis and support for supply chain, procurement, logistics and customs transactions, including structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex domestic and international purchase contracts and software licenses.
- Advise on contract interpretation, claims, and disputes.
- Use Lean thinking to streamline processes and reduce cycle time, including developing standard templates and policies.
- Identify and advise on regional, portfolio, and transactional risks and how to mitigate them.
- Lead projects that support business and supply chain initiatives.
- Provide advice and counsel on antitrust/competition law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental and customs issues, and other regulations and compliance matters.
- Develop and deliver training on legal, contract, and compliance matters.
- Stay current on legal developments affecting supply chain activities.
- Communicate across all levels of the organization and work cross-functionally to drive business priorities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
