Senior Counsel - Commercial
Senior Counsel - Commercial
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$ 168600 - 224900
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Senior Commercial Counsel provides ongoing legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Aerospace. The Legal Contract and Compliance team of which you would be a part is a dynamic experienced group of commercial and legal professionals who serve as GE Aerospaces internal subject matter authorities on all legal matters. The commercial counsel hired for this role will be a sophisticated business-oriented attorney who can work effectively across all levels of the organization and has a proven track record of advising organizations on complex commercial agreements and strategy. You will collaborate with other legal groups and cross-functional business teams (including Compliance Intellectual Property Programs/Supply Chain and Engineering) to strategize on draft and negotiate a wide variety of agreements spanning the GE Aerospace portfolio.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Provide ongoing legal advice and support to senior leaders principally related to Supply Chain matters which may include:
Advising on purchasing in support of commercial or U.S. government business addressing disputes with suppliers and other related commercial and compliance issues
Structuring interpreting and negotiating complex deals
Providing legal advice to colleagues on legal and business issues
Evaluating and advising business colleagues on the legal and commercial risk being undertaken in a particular action transaction or agreement
Supporting audits relating to emerging risks as well as corrective actions and implement strategies that will protect the business and manage business risk
Using Lean thinking necessary to simplify processes and reduce cycle time including development of standard practices
Anticipating and driving solutions for legal and business issues and growth initiatives
Managing referral of matters to in-house legal specialists and occasionally outside counsel
Training Company employees regarding contract best practices and legal principles effecting their work scope
Collaborating with and facilitating cross-team decision-making among the legal team business teams and other internal teams
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
A minimum of 10 years of legal experience
Member in good standing with the State Bar
Eligibility Requirements
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e. U.S. citizens permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment Additional Eligibility Requirement GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Desired Characteristics
Established analytical ability and excellent communication and advocacy skills with an aptitude for practical negotiation clear thinking and succinct communication to all levels of an organization
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including ability to influence others to deliver on commitments and work with cross-functional teams
Ability to develop process-driven solutions for recurring issues
Ability to handle multiple inquiries and assignments in a time pressured environment and composure to satisfy multiple and sometimes competing objectives
Creativity vision and sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions to problems
Experience drafting reviewing and negotiating complex commercial or financial agreements
Desire to solve complex client problems legally ethically and compliantly
Prior experience as an attorney in house at a law firm or in service to the government in any of the following areas: litigation commercial government contracts intellectual property corporate corporate restructuring or real estate.
The base pay range for this position pay range is $168600.00 - 224900 Annual USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 25 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 Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual 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 Aerospace 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
