Posted Jun 02 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.
Job Description The Counsel, Advanced Research Center , will serve as a key member of the legal team supporting 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 versatile legal generalist with strong judgment and significant experience in U.S. government contracts, as well as the ability to advise across a broad spectrum of legal and commercial matters. This role will report to the Head of Government Operations of the Advanced Research Center and will work closely with the Lead Counsel, Advanced Research Center.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to ARC leadership and team members on a wide range of legal and compliance matters, partnering closely with the Lead Counsel to support the legal function across the organization.
- Provide day-to-day legal support on U.S. government contracts and financial assistance agreements, including FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), other transaction agreements, and teaming or joint venture agreements.
- Advise on commercial transactions, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of agreements such as research collaborations, licensing arrangements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
- Manage and support the resolution of disputes, claims, and other contested matters, including coordination with outside counsel as needed.
- Interpret complex laws and regulations and provide practical guidance to drive compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including in areas such as government contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, export controls, and general corporate matters.
- Collaborate with other parts of the business, including other legal peers and functional organizations (e.g., Labor & Employment, Business Development, Finance).
- 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).
- Support the management of budget and outside counsel matters in area of responsibility.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably within a transactional law, research, technology, energy, or defense-focused environment.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- Broad generalist skill set with the ability to advise across multiple legal disciplines, including commercial transactions, disputes, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.
- This position may be performed remotely or in-person at our office in Niskayuna, NY, Washington D.C., or Cambridge, MA.
- 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.
- Significant experience in U.S. government contracts
- Demonstrated experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to work within an evolving, complex, and fast-moving environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior management.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on FAR-based contracts, cooperative agreements, and other U.S. government contracting instruments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment on complex legal matters.
- Experience managing disputes, investigations, or other contested matters in a corporate or government contracting context.
- Prior experience supporting classified programs or working in secure, compartmentalized environments.
- 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.
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).
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $150,100.00 and $250,000.00. 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.
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 Vern
