Senior Regional Counsel - South Europe, Middle East & Africa (SEMEA)

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join GE Vernova - Electrification business supporting one of our business lines. The role may be based in Issy Les Moulineaux (France) or Casablanca (Morocco). Hybrid working is available in accordance with GE Vernova policy. This is a broad regional legal role supporting across a wide range of commercial and project matters in the SEMEA region across a few of our business lines.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join GE Vernova - Electrification business supporting one of our business lines. The role may be based in Issy Les Moulineaux (France) or Casablanca (Morocco). Hybrid working is available in accordance with GE Vernova policy. This is a broad regional legal role supporting across a wide range of commercial and project matters in the SEMEA region across a few of our business lines.

Role Purpose

The Senior Regional Counsel will act as a key legal business partner in the SEMEA region. The successful candidate will serve as the main legal point of contact within their geographical scope for matters relating to our Business Lines in the portfolio.

The role is designed to support business growth, facilitate deal execution, protect GE Vernova's legal and commercial interests, and contribute to the region's operational and strategic objectives in a compliant and pragmatic manner. The position offers exposure to a broad range of legal, commercial, and strategic matters and provides the opportunity to work closely with both regional leadership and the wider global Legal community.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the regional Sales, Commercial Operations, Sourcing, Contract Management, and Project Management teams
• Support the tendering phase, including:

• • advising on contractual structures;
  • drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing contracts with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and consortium or business partners;
  • advising on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues under applicable local laws;
  • participating in deal reviews while maintaining independence of judgment and supporting the business in achieving its commercial, operational, and strategic objectives.

• Support the execution phase of high-value, complex projects across SEMEA, including EPC/turnkey, design and engineering, LTSA, and O&M projects for both brownfield and greenfield developments, including large-scale projects such as data centers and HVDC projects. This includes:

• • advising on contract amendments, renegotiations, and variation orders;
  • supporting claims management and contract interpretation;
  • identifying and escalating legal and commercial risks;
  • working closely with Contract Management, Project Management, and Sourcing teams to mitigate disputes and litigation risk.

• Manage disputes across the SEMEA region in coordination with the GE Vernova Electrification Head of Disputes, including the engagement and supervision of external counsel.

• Support the regional joint venture portfolio, including:

• • day-to-day legal support for existing joint ventures;
  • preparation of legal documentation relating to shareholder and board meetings;
  • legal support for the establishment of new joint ventures, including drafting and negotiation of MOUs, JV agreements, shareholders' agreements, and license/technology transfer agreements;
  • managing interactions with relevant local authorities and regulators.

• Assist with the investigation of compliance matters in SEMEA, working closely with the Compliance team and helping to foster a strong culture of integrity and open reporting.

• Collaborate with internal functional experts, including Compliance, IP, EHS, Labor & Employment, and Litigation, to develop best practices and provide strategic legal advice.

• Work closely with other GE Vernova Electrification legal counsels to contribute to the Legal operating model within the Electrification segment, support legal operational excellence, and promote the practical use of AI and digital tools.

• Develop and deliver training on legal and commercial topics for business stakeholders.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the relevant industries, markets, and regional environment in order to support the business effectively from a legal and commercial perspective.

• Contribute, as needed, to the development of regional and global legal forms, templates, tools, training materials, and best practices across Electrification.

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing a broad range of legal matters

• This role involves occasional travel within the SEMEA region (less than 10%).

• LL.B., Master of Laws, J.D., or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Qualified lawyer and member in good standing of a relevant bar.
• Significant post-qualification legal experience (typically around 15 years) in commercial transactions and corporate law, gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house role with international exposure.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and legal practice across the SEMEA region, particularly in relation to high-value contracts and complex projects, ideally in the energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Significant experience in domestic and international contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in claims management and dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Strong personal integrity, sound judgment, credibility, and the ability to influence and lead effectively.
• Ability to work in ambiguous or fast-changing environments and adapt to unexpected developments.
• Strong prioritization skills, with the ability to manage complex issues efficiently and work effectively under pressure and across multiple deadlines.
• Genuine interest in AI, digital innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Strong business acumen, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Interest in business issues and in the economic, financial, legal, and geopolitical environment of the SEMEA region.
• Strong intercultural awareness and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed international organization and collaborate with stakeholders across different countries and regions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and regional leadership.
• Fluency in English, French, and Arabic is required.

• Strong knowledge of the SEMEA region.
• Additional relevant language skills, particularly Southern European languages, would be an asset.
• Familiarity with EPC/turnkey projects in the energy sector would be an advantage.