Chief Procurement Counsel

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Chief Procurement Counsel driving legal strategy and compliance in global procurement at GE Vernova. Partnering with senior leaders to support supplier relationships and enterprise priorities.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $260,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in commercial contracting and procurement law, with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and legal change initiatives. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive procurement strategies and enhance organizational capabilities through legal support and technology adoption.

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Juris Doctor (JD)15+ Years Legal ExperienceCommercial Contracting ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeLegal Technology Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Commercial ContractingProcurement LawRisk MitigationLegal Change ManagementSupplier EngagementNegotiationLegal Due DiligenceGovernance ProcessesPerformance ManagementDispute Resolution

Soft Skills

Partnership with Senior LeadersOrganizational Capability BuildingTraining Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Legal Technology PlatformsContract Lifecycle Management (CLM) SystemsAI Tools in Contracting

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Global ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementEnergy SectorIndustrial SectorManufacturing SectorAntitrust/Competition LawTrade ControlsAnti-CorruptionSustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal support for the efforts driven by the GVP Chief Procurement Officer to advance procurement and supply chain activities across GE Vernova, enabling execution of the overall sourcing vision and strategy for the company
Partner with senior leaders to shape and execute procurement legal strategy aligned with enterprise priorities, enabling disciplined sourcing decisions, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation across businesses
Lead legal change management across GE Vernova's organizational structure, driving alignment and consistent legal practices across business segments; serve as a bridge between enterprise priorities and business-level execution
Apply commercial rigor and risk-based decision making to global sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, commercial, operational, and supply chain risks across a global supplier base; advise on risk allocation, indemnities, warranties, and liability exposure to protect GE Vernova while enabling commercial outcomes
Drive enterprise standardization where it creates meaningful value — developing and continuously improving common procurement contracting forms, clause libraries, fallback positions, negotiation playbooks, and terms and conditions across GE Vernova in partnership with business legal teams
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies, including antitrust/competition, trade controls, sanctions, anti-corruption, and sustainability
Support supplier governance, performance management, and disciplined resolution of disputes and escalations
Establish and maintain procurement legal policies, governance processes, and approval matrices aligned with GE Vernova controls
Support enterprise procurement initiatives that present a coordinated One Team approach to the supply base across direct, indirect, and logistics categories
Enable procurement transformation initiatives, including digital tools, process simplification, and global operating models; champion and scale the adoption of legal technology and AI-enabled tools within procurement contracting workflows
Build organizational capability by delivering practical training for procurement and supply chain teams across the enterprise
Support M&A, divestiture, and restructuring activities through procurement-related legal due diligence and integration support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership
15+ years of legal experience with deep expertise in commercial contracting, procurement, or supply chain law
Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations, preferably within energy, industrial, or manufacturing businesses
Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk frameworks relevant to global procurement
Demonstrated experience leading legal change initiatives across complex, multi-segment or sub-P&L organizational structures
Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through partnership with senior leaders
Familiarity with legal technology platforms, CLM systems, and the application of AI tools in contracting and legal operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
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
retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits