GE Vernova
GE Vernova
GE Vernova develops and delivers technologies for the global energy sector, helping power systems meet demand while reducing emissions. Its portfolio spans gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power solutions, bringing together large-scale engineering, manufacturing, and energy expertise. For job seekers, the company offers opportunities to work on infrastructure and technologies supporting more reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon electricity.

Managing Counsel, Americas — Wind

Lead legal strategy for GE Vernova’s Wind segment, advising on complex commercial transactions, project contracts, and regulatory matters. Oversee risk management, disputes, and outside counsel.

Description

  • Advise Wind segment teams on strategic legal matters
  • Set legal and compliance direction with internal counsel and the Global Legal & Compliance team
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks across large-scale projects
  • Negotiate, draft, execute, interpret, and review complex agreements
  • Guide the business through evolving and region-specific regulatory and compliance issues
  • Support litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution
  • Oversee outside counsel and related costs
  • Provide advice across a broad range of legal matters
  • Develop and carry out legal strategies that support Wind segment objectives
  • Work with finance, sales, sourcing, project, and operations teams
  • Encourage collaboration, innovation, practical problem-solving, and high ethical standards
  • Handle competing priorities in a fast-paced setting

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice law in at least one US state
  • At least 8 years of experience practicing law
  • Extensive experience handling complex commercial transactions and large-scale project contracts
  • Proven ability to advise executive leaders at a senior level
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
  • Wind industry and regulatory experience preferred
  • Experience with EPC projects preferred
  • Experience in a project-focused industrial company preferred
  • Knowledge of US federal and state regulatory frameworks preferred
  • General familiarity with the Inflation Reduction Act, including prevailing wage, domestic content, and FEOC requirements, preferred
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of a drug screen where applicable

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to GE Vernova’s Health Coach, a nurse-based resource available around the clock
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential 24/7 assessment, counseling, and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings with company matching and retirement contributions
  • Fidelity financial resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Permissive time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance is not provided

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