Managing Counsel - Americas

About the role

GE Vernova seeks to recruit a Managing Counsel for our Wind segment. This role requires broad legal expertise with a background in large-scale project management, complex commercial transactions, and a proven ability to provide senior-level counsel and advisory. The preferred candidate will have significant experience in a multinational corporate environment, ideally within the energy, industrial, or EPC sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Wind segment teams.
• Lead legal & compliance strategy and direction for the Wind segment in conjunction other internal Counsels and in close coordination with the Wind segment Global Legal & Compliance team.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with large-scale projects, including negotiation, drafting, execution, interpretation and review of complex agreements.
• Advise business on new, changing, and unique regulatory and compliance issues in the region.
• Support segment litigation, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution.
• Manage outside counsel and associated spend.
• Advise on a wide range of legal matters.
• Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with the business objectives of the Wind segment.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including finance, sales, sourcing, projects and operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, solution-oriented thinking, and high ethical standards within the Wind segment.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in at least one US state with 8+ years as a practicing attorney.
• Extensive experience in complex commercial transactions and large-scale project contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level legal advice and counsel to executive leadership.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Wind industry and regulatory landscapes.
• Experience with EPC projects.
• Background in a project-oriented, industrial company.
• Knowledge of US federal and state regulatory frameworks.
• General understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act, including Prevailing Wage, Domestic Content, and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) requirements.
• Hybrid in Houston and will consider remote for those outside of Houston.

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.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $176,300.00 and $293,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Schedule

This is a remote position.