Managing Counsel - Americas

Job Description Summary

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. This role requires exceptional judgment, business acumen, and the ability to effectively navigate a dynamic and complex industry.

Job Description

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.

•            Ability 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

Additional Information

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, 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.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 10, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.