Senior Counsel - Commercial

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Atlanta, GA, USA
In-Office
176K-294K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Provide senior legal advice to Supply Chain leaders on procurement, logistics, customs, and commercial agreements; draft and negotiate complex domestic and international contracts and software licenses; advise on claims, compliance (FCPA, antitrust, environmental), and risk mitigation; lead projects, streamline contract processes using Lean principles, deliver training, and support cross-functional initiatives.
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Job Description SummaryThe Senior Commercial Counsel provides legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Vernova’s Power segment. We are looking for a business-minded attorney who works well with all levels of the organization and has a strong track record of advising clients on complex commercial agreements and strategy. You will work with other legal groups and cross-functional business teams to develop strategy, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of Supply Chain related agreements, support disputes and claims, develop and implement training, improve processes, and provide risk assessment and compliance support.

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and support to senior leaders on Supply Chain matters, which may include:

• Providing legal analysis and support for supply chain, procurement, logistics and customs  transactions, including structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex domestic and international purchase contracts and software licenses
• Advising on contract interpretation, claims, and disputes

• Using Lean thinking to streamline processes and reduce cycle time, including developing standard templates and policies

• Identifying and advising on regional, portfolio, and transactional risks and how to mitigate them

• Leading projects that support business and supply chain initiatives

• Providing advice and counsel on antitrust/competition law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental and customs issues, and other regulations and compliance matters

• Developing and delivering training on legal, contract, and compliance matters

• Staying current on legal developments affecting supply chain activities

• Communicating across all levels of the organization and working cross-functionally to drive business priorities

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• At least 11 years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm or in-house

• Fluency in English (additional languages a plus)

Desired Characteristics

• Strong legal acumen and substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex commercial or financial transactions

•  Demonstrated ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and make on-the-spot risk calls

• Ability to manage multiple global matters, set priorities, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills  with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a process-driven approach to recurring issues

• Sound judgment and business knowledge

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and support to senior leaders on Supply Chain matters, which may include:

• Providing legal analysis and support for supply chain, procurement, logistics and customs  transactions, including structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex domestic and international purchase contracts and software licenses
• Advising on contract interpretation, claims, and disputes

• Using Lean thinking to streamline processes and reduce cycle time, including developing standard templates and policies

• Identifying and advising on regional, portfolio, and transactional risks and how to mitigate them

• Leading projects that support business and supply chain initiatives

• Providing advice and counsel on antitrust/competition law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental and customs issues, and other regulations and compliance matters

• Developing and delivering training on legal, contract, and compliance matters

• Staying current on legal developments affecting supply chain activities

• Communicating across all levels of the organization and working cross-functionally to drive business priorities

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• At least 8 years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm or in-house

• Fluency in English (additional languages a plus)

Desired Characteristics

• Strong legal acumen and substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex commercial or financial transactions

•  Demonstrated ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively and make on-the-spot risk calls

• Ability to manage multiple global matters, set priorities, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and oral communication skills  with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a process-driven approach to recurring issues

• Sound judgment and business knowledge

• Law firm or in-house experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate, or corporate finance

• Familiarity with legal technology, CLM systems, and AI tools in contracting and legal operations

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: No



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 July 30, 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.

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
  • At least 11 years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm or in-house
  • At least 8 years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm or in-house
  • Fluency in English
  • Substantial experience drafting, negotiating, and closing complex commercial or financial transactions
  • Experience in commercial, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate, or corporate finance (law firm or in-house)
  • Familiarity with legal technology, CLM systems, and AI tools in contracting and legal operations

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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