Senior Commercial Counsel — High-Value Energy Projects

GE Vernova; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a senior legal/commercial professional to support North American contracts and business activities. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing complex agreements, guiding commercial strategy, and coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.

You will help streamline processes, manage risk, and enable rapid deal execution across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with travel as needed within North America.

Qualifications

• LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years of post‑qualification experience in commercial transactions.
• Fluent English with strong drafting and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within North America and beyond.
• Bar admission in North America (USA/Canada) is required.

Responsibilities

• Turn complex legal and contractual issues into clear, practical business options.
• Advise sales, commercial operations, sourcing, contract and project management teams during tendering.
• Draft, negotiate and approve contracts with private and government‑owned customers, suppliers, subcontractors and partners.
• Support high‑value, complex projects across North America and beyond.
• Coordinate with contract management, project management and outside counsel as needed.
• Drive transformation through standardization, digitization and responsible use of AI to increase speed and value.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and regulatory developments to support business objectives.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Dispute resolution

Commercial law

Education

LL.B./J.D. degree

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a senior legal/commercial professional to support North American contracts and business activities. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing complex agreements, guiding commercial strategy, and coordinating with internal teams and external counsel.

You will help streamline processes, manage risk, and enable rapid deal execution across the energy and infrastructure sectors, with travel as needed within North America.