Senior Wind Energy Counsel & Strategy Lead (Remote)

GE Vernova; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Managing Counsel for our Wind segment with broad legal expertise in large-scale projects and complex commercial transactions. The role requires senior-level leadership and advisory capability in a multinational setting.

Hybrid in Houston with remote options for those outside Houston; strong negotiation, regulatory, and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential to succeed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Wind segment teams.
• Lead legal & compliance strategy and direction in conjunction with other internal counsels and 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 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.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Managing Counsel for our Wind segment with broad legal expertise in large-scale projects and complex commercial transactions. The role requires senior-level leadership and advisory capability in a multinational setting.

Hybrid in Houston with remote options for those outside Houston; strong negotiation, regulatory, and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential to succeed.