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Managing Counsel Americas

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 176300 - 293800
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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 position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $176300.00 and $293800.00. 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 candidates 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 August 07 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.

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