Deputy General Counsel – Chief Regulatory Counsel

GE Vernova

Deputy General Counsel advising GE Vernova’s Power business on government contracts, regulation, and emerging technologies. Leading legal governance, risk management, and transformation across a global organization.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $260,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government contracting, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on legal risk management and business transformation. Proven ability to lead legal teams and advise senior leaders on complex legal matters while fostering collaboration across various business functions.

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Juris Doctor DegreeActive License To Practice LawGovernment Contracting ExperienceLegal Leadership ExperienceStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Government ContractingRegulatory ComplianceData GovernanceCybersecurityNegotiationLegal Risk ManagementCommercial TransactionsEmerging TechnologiesLegal Process ImprovementContract Administration

Soft Skills

Sound Business JudgmentInfluencing StakeholdersWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationBuilding Trust

Industry Keywords

AIRoboticsDataCybersecurityGlobal IndustrialEnergyInfrastructureHighly Regulated BusinessComplex OrganizationsU.S. Federal Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior legal advisor to business and legal leaders on government contracting, technology, regulatory, commercial, data, cybersecurity, and risk matters
Develop practical legal guidance for responsible use of AI, robotics, data, and emerging technologies
Build consistent processes for negotiating, administering, and complying with U.S. federal, state, and local government contracts
Advise on complex commercial transactions, customer agreements, regulatory obligations, and technology-enabled business models
Identify and manage legal and business risks while enabling growth, operational continuity, and sound decision-making
Lead business transformation initiatives by improving legal and contracting processes, governance, prioritization, and ways of working
Partner with commercial, compliance, technology, EHS, finance, operations, regional legal, and outside counsel teams
Lead and develop legal talent in a global, matrixed environment
Advise on sophisticated legal issues involving evolving U.S. and non-U.S. customer transactions
Partner with the General Counsel – Power and serve as a servant leader to the Power Legal Leadership Team
Define, measure, and advance organizational goals and objectives, including budget matters
Work with Power Legal Regional and Business General Counsels on applicable transactions
Assist with legal budget and outside counsel spend management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law
Significant experience advising a large or complex organization on government contracting, commercial, regulatory, technology, data, cybersecurity, or emerging technology matters
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working for a global law firm or large corporate in-house legal department
Experience with U.S. government contracts, including negotiation, administration, compliance, or risk management
Strong understanding of legal and regulatory issues related to AI, data governance, cross-border data transfer, cybersecurity, or other emerging technologies
Sound business judgment and ability to balance legal risk, business priorities, regulatory obligations, and reputational considerations
Ability to advise senior leaders, influence stakeholders, and make clear recommendations in complex and time-sensitive situations
Strong analytical, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and accountability
Legal leadership experience in a global industrial, energy, infrastructure, government-facing, or highly regulated business
Experience advising on AI, robotics, data, cybersecurity, or other emerging technology issues
Experience improving legal processes, governance, contracting practices, or technology-related compliance programs
Strong commercial acumen and ability to support business growth, integration, or transformation
Ability to build trust with senior leaders, customers, government officials, regulators, business partners, and outside counsel
Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the confidence to simplify complex issues and guide sound decisions
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity Executive Services
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Restoration Plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance is not provided