Hybrid Executive Counsel, Litigation, Wind

at Switzerland Global Enterprise

• Job title: Executive Counsel, Litigation, Wind
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $228,000 - $250,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Greenville, United States

About the role

• Executive Counsel handling significant litigation and arbitration across GE Vernova’s Wind operations. Leading complex legal strategies with an emphasis on major U.S. risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage significant, complex litigation, arbitration, and disputes for the Wind Segment in the U.S. and globally
• Develop and implement litigation and claim resolution strategies in complex matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Provide thoughtful, concise, actionable legal advice to senior management and other internal clients
• Collaborate with commercial, compliance and risk management teams to address potential litigation risks proactively
• Work as part of the global litigation function to drive policies, simplification initiatives and consistent standards for litigation management and reporting
• Retain and manage outside counsel, ensuring effective and cost-efficient representation
• Identify emerging legal trends and developments that may impact the Company’s legal and reputational risk exposure

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Member in good standing of one or more U.S. state bars or the D.C. bar and, where required, in house counsel registration or admission to the candidate’s local U.S. state bar
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation and arbitration experience, preferably in-house or with a reputable law firm
• Substantial experience in high stakes U.S. litigation matters, as well as product liability and project disputes litigation and international arbitration experience globally
• Strong demonstrated legal writing acumen and presentation skills
• Demonstrated strategic judgment addressing complex legal problems and litigation risks consistent with business priorities

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness
• 12 paid holidays
• Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits