Leader, Executive Counsel – Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee substantial and intricate litigation, arbitration, and disputes for the Wind Segment both in the U.S. and internationally.

• Concentrate on significant contract, warranty, product liability, and project construction claims.

• Formulate and execute litigation and claim resolution strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.

• Deliver clear, actionable legal advice to senior management and internal clients.

• Support strategic decision-making and promote effective legal and commercial resolutions.

• Work alongside commercial, compliance, and risk management teams to proactively mitigate litigation risks.

• Recognize and implement lessons learned, establish process enhancements, and spearhead training initiatives.

• Advance litigation policies, simplification projects, and uniform standards for litigation management and reporting.

• Engage and oversee outside counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal representation.

• Identify emerging legal trends that impact legal and reputational risk exposure.

• Coordinate with Government Relations, Communications, Finance, Insurance, Risk, Securities, and Audit teams as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Active member in good standing of one or more U.S. state bars or the D.C. bar.

• If required, in-house counsel registration or admission to the local U.S. state bar.

• At least 10 years of experience in litigation and arbitration.

• Extensive experience in high-stakes U.S. litigation matters.

• Experience in product liability and project disputes litigation.

• Global experience in international arbitration.

• Ideally, experience with both a prestigious law firm and in-house at a large multinational corporation.

• Strong demonstrated skills in legal writing and presentation.

• Proven strategic judgment in addressing complex legal issues and litigation risks aligned with business objectives.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to Health Coach.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity Executive Services.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Restoration Plan with company credits on eligible pay exceeding IRS limits.

• Fully remote work.