Senior Counsel - Commercial
GE VernovaWilmington, NC
Full Time
Posted September 30, 2026
$176k - $176k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 1, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
The Senior Commercial Counsel provides legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Vernova’s Power segment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support to senior leaders on Supply Chain matters, which may include:
- 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
- Providing 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 • Advising on contract interpretation, claims, and disputes
- Using Lean thinking to streamline processes and reduce cycle time, including developing standard templates and policies
- Identifying and advising on regional, portfolio, and transactional risks and how to mitigate them
- Leading projects that support business and supply chain initiatives
- Providing advice and counsel on antitrust/competition law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental and customs issues, and other regulations and compliance matters
- Developing and delivering training on legal, contract, and compliance matters
- Staying current on legal developments affecting supply chain activities
- Communicating across all levels of the organization and working cross-functionally to drive business priorities
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 8 years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm or in-house
- Fluency in English (additional languages 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
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