Role Overview
The Regional General Counsel will be a key member of GE Aerospace's leadership team for Europe and Africa, leading a team of experienced legal counsels and professionals primarily in support of the Commercial Engines and Services business in region, while also providing legal, regulatory and compliance support to the broader GE Aerospace team. You will work closely with business leaders, customers, local entities and other stakeholders to deliver outstanding service while providing professional development and career growth opportunities for your team. This role is set apart by the opportunity to marry leadership with transactional work and forge strong partnerships across region and globally across function and business.
Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and inspire the team of legal counsel and professionals who support CES
* Draft, negotiate and advise on a variety of Commercial Engines and Services transactions with customers, strategic partners and suppliers
* Provide ongoing legal support and perform risk control duties to business activities and operating affiliates with respect to various general operating matters such as commercial disputes, aviation regulatory matters, controllership, company secretarial duties, compliance reviews, trainings and other issues affecting the business and legal entities across region
* Serve as a business partner, applying astute business and legal judgment to issues requiring legal, reputational or compliance attention
* Coaching and develop others
* Support and develop external legal networks with customer, partner and supplier legal counsel and build relationships with key external counsel across the region
* Lead a direct team, attract, develop, grow and retain outstanding talent within the function and across the business
Qualifications
* Major post qualification experience, with emphasis on commercial/corporate transactions, including cross‑border
* Substantial experience in structuring, negotiating, documenting and closing commercial contracts and transactions
* Juris Doctorate, LLB/LLM or equivalent from an accredited law school
* Admitted practice in England and Wales, New York or other relevant jurisdiction
* Proven leader who can influence across the matrix
* Deep industry experience in aerospace and defence
* Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and ability to advise at the highest levels of the organization
* Pro‑active, imaginative leader capable of operating as a member of the senior cross‑functional business team in region
* Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products and processes
* Ability and willingness to build strong external networks in support of the business
* Ability to drive continuous improvement across the team
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.
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