Executive Counsel, Litigation

GE Aerospace

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Washington DC, WA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 285000 - 320000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Counsel to lead a team of litigation attorneys in providing strategic direction across a broad portfolio of disputes including complex commercial litigation product liability corporate & securities litigation and cross-border arbitration. This is a highly visible role reporting to the VP & Chief Counsel Global Litigation & Investigations and interacting regularly with GE Aerospace senior executives.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and implementation of litigation strategies across various business units and jurisdiction
  • Manage active litigation in U.S. and international forums including coordinating pleadings discovery motion practice trials appeals and arbitrations.
  • Provide counsel to stakeholders and cross-functional teams on dispute resolution strategy litigation risk and legal exposure associated with key business initiative
  • Oversee internal litigation reporting legal holds and e-discovery protocols.
  • Supervise in-house litigation attorneys and support staff to ensure effective case management and team development. Work with outside counsel and legal vendors to ensure quality and cost-effective representation.
  • Track and assess legal and regulatory developments impacting the companys litigation profile particularly in aerospace defense and high-risk jurisdictions.
  • Participate in corporate policy development and governance initiatives related to litigation document retention dispute resolution and regulatory issues.
  • Support and lead initiatives to use artificial intelligence and other technologies to support the work of the legal team

Qualifications:

  • JD from accredited U.S. law school
  • Minimum 12-15 years of litigation experience with significant tenure at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes:

  • Substantial experience handling complex commercial disputes including contract disputes trade secrets / intellectual property and class actions.
  • Experience managing global litigation portfolios and/or complex commercial litigation matters.
  • Demonstrated leadership of significant litigation and arbitration matters.
  • Background in aerospace defense or other highly regulated industries a plus.
  • Strong executive presence sound judgment and ability to advise at the highest levels of the organization.

The salary pay range for this position is $285000 - $320000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus and annual equity grants.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include but are not limited to healthcare coverage (medical dental vision pharmacy) a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching Life Insurance options Disability coverage Paid time-off EAP and more.

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. Retirementbenefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions andcompany retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistanceadoption 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 orprograms (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans andprograms at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefitplan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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

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