Sr Counsel - Advanced Nuclear

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 176,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Counsel for Advanced Nuclear to provide strategic legal guidance to the leadership team and manage complex commercial transactions in a regulated nuclear environment. You will oversee licensing, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, finance, and government affairs.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, and 8+ years in top-tier firms or in-house, with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar admission in good standing.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance and support for Advanced Nuclear leadership.
• Lead negotiations and commercial contract strategy and processes.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements including licensing, partnerships, JVs, and government contracts.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams on NRC licensing and international licensing.
• Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and commercial risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, export controls, and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, supply chain, and government affairs teams.
• Lead cross-legal functions including IP, Trade Compliance, Government Contracting, and Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

English communication

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active state bar admission

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provide strategic legal guidance and support for Advanced Nuclear leadership team as key legal advisor; lead negotiations and commercial contracts strategy and process improvements; act as primary liaison, advisor, and leader with respect to legal sub-functional area: Compliance, Intellectual Property, Trade Compliance, Regional Legal, Sourcing

Job Description

Role Overview

As Senior Counsel for Advanced Nuclear, you will provide strategic legal guidance and support for our cutting-edge initiatives in advanced reactor technologies. You will serve as a key legal advisor to the Advanced Nuclear leadership team, navigating complex regulatory environments, large commercial transactions, and the unique legal challenges inherent in the evolution of nuclear energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Advice: Act as a primary legal partner for the Advanced Nuclear business segment, providing counsel on commercial strategy, technology development, commercial operations, and marketing communications.
• Contractual & Commercial Support: Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and government-funded research/development contracts and develop and implement commercial contract strategy and processes.
• Regulatory Liaison: Collaborate with internal regulatory teams to navigate licensing processes with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and international counterparts.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and commercial risks associated with the deployment of advanced nuclear technology.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all business activities adhere to internal policies, international export controls, nuclear safety standards, and applicable federal/state laws.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, finance, supply chain, and government affairs teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.
• Cross-Legal Leadership and Liaison: Work closely with and lead Legal and Compliance functional support, including Intellectual Property, Trade Compliance, Government Contracting, and Regulatory Affairs, to provide one-stop-shop legal support to the Advanced Nuclear business team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department, preferably within the nuclear, industrial, energy, or highly regulated technology sectors.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of contract law, and complex commercial contracts. Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing nuclear energy, and government contracting is highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.
• Professionalism: Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Fluent in English

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Familiarity with NRC licensing procedures and Department of Energy (DOE) grant/funding structures.
• Experience negotiating international, cross-border transactions.
• A passion for sustainability and the role of advanced nuclear in the global energy transition.
• Ability and willingness to travel (U.S. and internationally as required)
• Eligibility for US DOD and DOE security clearances

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $176,300.00 and $293,800.00. 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 candidate’s 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 October 19, 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.