Executive Counsel - Legal Entity Governance Leader

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an innovative and results driven Executive Counsel to oversee the legal entity governance and management of approximately 1,000 entities and a team of 10+ as part of GE Vernova's global organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance and support to ensure compliance, mitigate risks across GE Vernova's legal entities, and help drive the transformation of the legal function through operational excellence, optimization of process efficiencies and utilization of talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multi -jurisdictional team of 10+ governance counsels and specialists
• Lead and manage the framework for the company's legal entities to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Drive impactful, high value work through LEAN methodology and optimized processes to support Vernova's corporate functions and business segments effectively and efficiently.
• Design, lead, and execute transformation programs that reimagine legal entity governance, leveraging digital solutions, process automation, and innovative operating models to accelerate efficiency, transparency, and value delivery across the global footprint.
• Proactively identify and challenge legacy processes, driving adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enable step-change improvements in operational performance.
• Act as a change champion, engaging stakeholders at all levels to foster a forward-thinking mindset and ensure successful implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Lead legal entity aspects of complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence, integration, and post-closing entity management.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to entity formation, dissolution, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, commercial, finance, tax, compliance, and operations, to drive best practices in entity management.
• Oversee corporate filings, board resolutions, and other entity-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and service providers for specialized needs related to entity governance.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting legal entities and assess their impact on the organization.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management regarding governance structures and risk management.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of entity compliance and governance practices.
• Train and mentor junior legal staff, emphasizing cultural competency and inclusivity in leadership and contribute to the development of the legal department's knowledge base.
• Utilize specific legal tech solutions, compliance management systems, and data analytics tools to enhance the governance and transformation processes.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to effectively navigate the complexities of legal entity governance in a global setting.
• Oversee budget, resource allocation, and external counsel spend for the legal entity governance function.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and other external stakeholders related to legal entities.
• Champion a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the legal governance team, including benchmarking against industry best practices.
• Develop and execute succession planning and talent pipeline development initiatives for the legal governance team.
• Lead crisis management and incident response activities related to legal entities, including regulatory investigations and post-incident reviews.

• Bachelor of law/Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one common or civil law jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 15+ years post qualification experience in corporate law, with a focus on legal entity governance, compliance, and management.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures, governance principles, and regulatory requirements internationally.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, multi-cultural and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to manage and deliver results in complex cross-jurisdictional restructuring projects within tight deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts and practical solutions clearly to multi-functional/non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong understanding and drive for the adoption of technology tools, especially legal tech solutions, to achieve value for the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis management, M&A, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in budgeting, resource management, and succession planning within a legal function.
• Proven commitment to data privacy, information security, and ethical conduct.
• Performance metrics will be measured through KPIs related to compliance, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder satisfaction.