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What impact you’ll make
The Business General Counsel, Aero, Direct Air Capture, and M&A is responsible for providing counsel to the Aero and Direct Air Capture businesses. This leader will partner closely with business leaders to drive business growth, compliance initiatives, and minimize risk to the business. The individual in this role will also serve as the Power Segment M&A legal leader.

Job Description

What you’ll do

 

The Business General Counsel, Aero, Direct Air Capture, and M&A will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide contract management and legal advice to leadership on a wide variety of legal issues related to the Aero & Direct Air Capture business operations and commercial transactions; working with the global commercial legal teams, provide contract review, negotiation and assistance on international and domestic sales and service agreements
• Provide business focused legal advice and support for the Aero & Direct Air Capture business
• Advise commercial leadership team on a wide variety of legal issues related to the Aero & Direct Air Capture business operations and commercial transactions; working with the global commercial legal teams, provide contract review, negotiation and assistance on international and domestic sales and service agreements
• Collaborate with commercial teams and assist in both market and product development to support business objectives
• Participate in business/deal reviews and deal approval meetings in support of the commercial team in meeting their business objectives
• Develop and maintain commercial policies and procedures and monitor to ensure compliance
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant industries to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business from a legal standpoint and help unite to differentiate itself from the competition
• Provide legal support and advice on dispute management and resolution across a range of jurisdictions and dispute resolution mechanisms
• Partner with compliance leadership to support programs, trainings, and investigations at all levels of the organization
• Advise business on related regulatory issues and compliance matters that are specific to the Aero & Direct Air Capture business
• Prepare and deliver updates on legal developments and requirements to various audiences and provide ongoing advice on applicable laws and regulations governing all business activities of the Aero & Direct Air Capture business
• Provide legal advice to the business on its Aero-related relationships with Baker Hughes through the Aero Alliance JV and its relationships with GE Aerospace.  Work to improve the culture at the Aero Alliance JV, partnering closely with Compliance and HR.
• Provide legal leadership and transaction execution on M&A transactions (e.g., equity transactions) in the Power Segment, partnering closely with and with oversight from the GEV HQ M&A legal team.  Contribute as requested by the Power General Counsel on integration of new acquisitions.  
• Develop standard work for Direct Air Capture (DAC) commercial transactions, including standard terms and conditions of sale tailored to DAC and supplier terms.  Partner with Segment IP counsel on IP strategy for DAC.
• Provide legal leadership or support, as the circumstances require, for claims, disputes, litigation and investigation in the business.
• As a member of the Power Segment Legal Leadership team, partner with the other members of the team and the Power General Counsel to drive initiatives, improve global talent, improve process and transform the Power Segment legal team to an elite organization and destination employer. 

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications):

• Significant legal experience with law firm and/or corporate legal department
• Legal degree from an accredited law school and the capability for in-house qualification status or equivalent knowledge / experience
• Mix of commercial and corporate legal experience gained at leading law firms as well as corporate environment
• Must have demonstrable superior academic record and training
• Fluent English speaker and excellent communication / presentation skills
• Power Industry and complex projects experience

What will make you stand out

• Leadership of business legal activity in large global company, able to leverage legal specialists and Power regional legal team to solve and advise on business crucial matters
• Experience & judgement in range of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, commercial, sales, supply chain
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple commercial matters in a global environment, set priorities and drive projects to conclusion
• Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and externally
• Proven team leadership experience and ability to function as a senior member of a management team
• Demonstrated ability to work horizontally and within a matrix to deliver outcomes
• Demonstrated executive presence, solid judgment, clear thinking and business knowledge
• Experience & judgment in managing claims, disputes and investigations.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $248,000 and $372,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Additional Information

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