Lead Counsel, Advanced Research Center

Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

The Lead Counsel, Advanced Research Center, will manage the team that supports the complete range of legal operations at GE Vernova’s Advanced Research Center (ARC). The ARC is a hub for innovation where research and development meet strategy creation, partnership building, and engineering genius. This role demands a leader with exceptional judgment and experience in managing complex legal issues. This role will report to the Chief Technology Counsel.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

- Support the Advanced Research Center (ARC) as the key strategic partner in the legal function and provide sound advice to ARC leadership and team members on legal and compliance matters.

- Interpret complex laws and regulations and provide expertise on legal issues to drive compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including: (i) U.S. government and commercial agreements, including FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), international commercial transaction, other transaction agreements, and teaming or joint venture agreements; (ii) intellectual property issues; and (iii) privacy, cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence issues.

- Collaborate with other parts of the business, including other legal peers and functional organizations (e.g., Labor & Employment, Business Development).

- Draft or assist in drafting legal, business, or commercial communications to internal stakeholders and third parties, including government agencies.

- Conduct presentations for various purposes and audiences (e.g., presenting legal matters to senior business or legal leadership, training business or legal personnel on legal matters).

- Manage budget and outside counsel matters in area of responsibility.

- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team to achieve organizational goals. Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior legal role, preferably within a research or technology-focused environment.

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction and/or qualifications required to obtain a Corporate Registration with the New York State Bar.

- Relevant Experience in working with U.S. Government Contracts and Financial Assistance Agreements

- Must be willing to work full-time in an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

- U.S citizenship required in order to support U.S. Government Contracts and Financial Assistance Agreements

- Currently possesses or able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Characteristics

- Outstanding communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills.

- Demonstrated experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior level executives.

- Ability to work within an evolving, complex, and fast-moving environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior management.

- Maintains confidentiality of information and exercises appropriate discretion.

- Works ethically and with integrity aligned with organizational goals and values.

- Develops positive relationships, leads through influence with internal partners, builds consensus, and prioritizes action and results.

The base pay range for this position is $176,300-$293,800. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 6/30/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:

Yes