Counsel, Advanced Research Center

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Legal counsel for GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center, advising on U.S. government contracts and compliance matters.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,100 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to ARC leadership and team members on a wide range of legal and compliance matters
Provide day-to-day legal support on U.S. government contracts and financial assistance agreements, including FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), other transaction agreements, and teaming or joint venture agreements
Advise on commercial transactions, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of agreements such as research collaborations, licensing arrangements, vendor contracts, and service agreements
Manage and support the resolution of disputes, claims, and other contested matters, including coordination with outside counsel as needed
Interpret complex laws and regulations and provide practical guidance to drive compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including in areas such as government contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, export controls, and general corporate matters
Collaborate with other parts of the business, including other legal peers and functional organizations (e.g., Labor & Employment, Business Development, Finance)
Draft or assist in drafting legal, business, or commercial communications to internal stakeholders and third parties, including government agencies
Conduct presentations for various purposes and audiences (e.g., presenting legal matters to senior business or legal leadership, training business or legal personnel on legal matters)
Support the management of budget and outside counsel matters in area of responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably within a transactional law, research, technology, energy, or defense-focused environment
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
Broad generalist skill set with the ability to advise across multiple legal disciplines, including commercial transactions, disputes, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters
U.S. citizenship required in order to support U.S. Government Contracts and Financial Assistance Agreements
Currently possesses or able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal supportcontract negotiationdispute resolutionregulatory compliancedrafting agreementsinterpretation of lawscybersecurityartificial intelligenceexport controlscommercial transactions

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsadvisory skillsproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillstrainingbudget management

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)U.S. state bar membershipTS/SCI clearance