Senior Counsel, Strategic Transactions

Job Description Summary

Key member of Legal & Compliance team managing legacy liabilities on behalf of GE Aerospace. The Senior Counsel, Strategic Transactions provides legal advice and support to business leaders across GE Aerospace to mitigate legacy liabilities, manage a global litigation portfolio, and develop and drive risk mitigation strategies.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the business on global legacy issues, including but not limited to issues related to commercial and consumer loans, real estate portfolios, leasing, and equity investments.
• Develop and execute strategies for resolution of legacy portfolio issues.
• Manage a global portfolio of litigation arising from legacy GE businesses.
• Evaluate and advise cross-functional business teams (finance, tax, treasury) on the legal risk being undertaken with respect to a particular action, transaction, or agreement.
• Provide advice regarding legal entity governance, simplification, and reorganizations.
• Assist with reports for review committees, external auditors, and regulators.
• The base pay range for this position is $$162,300 to $270,400.The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on February 15, 2025
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Required Qualifications

• JD or law degree from an accredited university

• 10+ years of legal practice

• Member in good standing with the State Bar

• Ability to travel up to 10% of time domestic or international

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with finance transactions, litigation, and corporate governance.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Prior in-house or corporate experience.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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