Chief Securities Counsel

• Maintain disclosure standards that produce decision-ready outputs and minimize rework.

• Architect and maintain the public company disclosure and reporting framework, including standard work, escalation thresholds, review protocols, and use of outside counsel.

• Oversee resourcing and outside counsel engagement for securities and disclosure matters to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Board, Proxy, and Shareholder Governance

• Own the legal framework and execution for Board and committee governance matters, including agendas, materials, and follow-ups.

• Lead the legal aspects of the annual proxy statement and Annual Stockholders' Meeting, including governance disclosures and shareholder proposals.

• Advise on shareholder engagement during governance season, including legal risk and escalation.

• Support the Board with concise, legally sound materials that enable effective decision-making.

Enterprise Disclosure Risk Management

• Identify and manage securities law and disclosure risk across the enterprise, including earnings sensitivity, strategic initiatives, and shareholder activity.

• Translate legal requirements into business-relevant options and tradeoffs for senior leaders.

• Monitor securities law and governance developments and proactively advise on implications.

• Ensure consistent legal posture across filings, communications, Board materials, and shareholder interactions.

• Provide legal oversight for market-facing financial and non-financial communications to ensure alignment with public disclosures and governance posture.

Escalation, External Engagement, and Credibility

• Define and manage escalation of material securities and governance matters through the Chief Corporate Counsel to the Chief Legal Officer.

• Anticipate emerging disclosure, governance, and shareholder issues and surface them early, with clear framing and options, to prevent reactive or last-minute executive decision-making.

• Engage directly with senior executives to frame issues, options, and implications clearly, enabling confident and timely decisions.

• Oversee outside counsel on securities and governance matters, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with enterprise priorities.

• Serve as a credible legal representative in regulator, shareholder, and external engagements as appropriate.

• Maintain enterprise credibility through disciplined legal judgment and predictable execution.

Qualifications / Requirements

1. Qualifications/Requirements

• J.D. from top tier U.S. law school

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in relevant U.S. public company securities law and corporate governance; mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting, disclosure controls, proxy and shareholder matters, and Board governance.

• Track record advising Boards of Directors and senior executives on disclosure risk and materiality judgments.

• Experience managing high-stakes disclosure decisions under time pressure.

• Proven ability to frame complex legal issues into clear options and recommendations.

• Experience directing outside counsel on complex securities and governance matters.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Professional fluency in English is required

2. Desired Characteristics

• Strong judgment and executive presence.

• Calm decision-maker in high-visibility and time-sensitive situations.

• High personal integrity and discretion.

• Effective collaborator across Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and Internal Audit.

• Experience leading and developing senior legal professionals in a high-visibility environment.

Measures of Success (First 3-9 Months)

• Disclosure and governance materials consistently reach leadership and the Board decision-framed, early, and with minimal rework.

• Material disclosure and governance risks are surfaced and escalated early, with no late surprises.

• Board and Disclosure Committee confidence in the clarity, timing, and quality of legal guidance.

• Predictable proxy, shareholder engagement, and governance cycles.

• Disciplined and value-add use of outside counsel.

• Clean, well-framed escalation to the Chief Corporate Counsel and Chief Legal Officer on securities and governance matters.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $260,000 and $350,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

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 only:

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 16, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Washington, DC

Job ID: GE_power-410201990

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-17T18:38:20