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Job Description Summary

Lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose

The Senior Commercial Counsel provides ongoing legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Aerospace. The Legal and Compliance team, of which you would be a part, is a dynamic experienced group of commercial and legal professionals who serve as GE Aerospaces internal subject matter authorities on all legal matters. The commercial counsel hired for this role will be a sophisticated, business-oriented attorney who can work effectively across all levels of the organization. You will collaborate with other legal groups and cross-functional business teams (including Compliance, Intellectual Property, Programs/Supply Chain, and Engineering) to strategize on, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements spanning the GE Aerospace portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide ongoing legal advice and support to senior leaders principally related to Supply Chain matters, which may include:

Advising on purchasing in support of commercial or U.S. government business, addressing disputes with suppliers, and other related commercial and compliance issuesCollaborating with and facilitating cross-team decision-making among the legal team, business teams and other internal teamsStructuring, interpreting and negotiating complex dealsProviding legal advice to colleagues on legal and business issuesEvaluating and advising business colleagues on the legal and commercial risk being undertaken in a particular action, transaction or agreementSupporting audits relating to emerging risks as well as corrective actions, and implement strategies that will protect the business and manage business riskUsing lean thinking necessary to simplify processes and reduce cycle time, including development of standard practices and web-based toolsAnticipating and driving solutions for unassigned legal and business issues and growth initiativesManaging referral of matters to in-house legal specialists and occasionally outside counselTraining company employees regarding contract best practices and legal principles effecting their work scope

Qualifications/Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law schoolA minimum of 7 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm, in house, in government service, or at a comparable organizationMember in good standing with the State Bar

Desired Characteristics

Established analytical ability and excellent communication and advocacy skills, with an aptitude for practical negotiation, clear thinking and succinct communication to all levels of an organizationStrong interpersonal and leadership skills, including ability to influence others to deliver on commitments and work with cross-functional teamsAbility to develop process-driven solutions for recurring issuesAbility to handle multiple inquiries and assignments in a time pressured environment, and composure to satisfy multiple, and sometimes competing objectivesCreativity, vision, and sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions to problemsExperience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial or financial agreements Law firm or in house experience in the following practice areas: commercial, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate, or corporate finance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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