Deputy General & Chief Regulatory Counsel

Overview

This senior legal leadership role serves as Deputy General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Counsel for Power, providing counsel to support government customer work and the responsible use of emerging technologies. The position advises business leaders on government contracts, data, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, regulatory matters, and related commercial issues. You will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver practical legal solutions, strengthen governance, and support business priorities across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior legal advisor to business and legal leaders on government contracting, technology, regulatory, commercial, data, cybersecurity, and risk matters.
• Develop practical legal guidance for responsible use of AI, robotics, data, and other emerging technologies across the business.
• Build consistent processes for negotiating, administering, and complying with U.S. federal, state, and local government contracts.
• Advise on complex commercial transactions, customer agreements, regulatory obligations, and technology-enabled business models.
• Identify and manage legal and business risks while enabling growth, operational continuity, and sound decision-making.
• Lead and drive business transformation initiatives, including improving legal and contracting processes, governance, prioritization, and ways of working.
• Partner with commercial, compliance, technology, EHS, finance, operations, regional legal, and outside counsel teams to provide clear, business-oriented advice.
• Lead and develop legal talent to deliver timely, consistent, high-quality support in a global, matrixed environment.
• Provide advice on highly sophisticated legal issues involving evolving U.S. and non-U.S. customer transactions.
• Partner with the General Counsel – Power to define, measure, and advance organizational goals and objectives, including budget matters.
• Collaborate with Power Legal Regional and Business General Counsels on applicable transactions.
• Assist with overall legal budget and outside counsel spend management.

Requirements (Basic Qualifications)

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law.
• Significant experience advising a large or complex organization on government contracting, commercial, regulatory, technology, data, cybersecurity, or emerging technology matters.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working for a global law firm or large corporate in-house legal department.
• Experience with U.S. government contracts, including negotiation, administration, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory issues related to AI, data governance, cross-border data transfer, cybersecurity, or other emerging technologies.
• Sound business judgment and ability to balance legal risk, business priorities, regulatory obligations, and reputational considerations.
• Ability to advise senior leaders, influence stakeholders, and make clear recommendations in complex, time-sensitive situations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal leadership experience in a global industrial, energy, infrastructure, government-facing, or highly regulated business.
• Experience advising on AI, robotics, data, cybersecurity, or other emerging technology issues.
• Experience improving legal processes, governance, contracting practices, or technology-related compliance programs.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to support business growth, integration, or transformation.
• Ability to build trust with senior leaders, customers, government officials, regulators, business partners, and outside counsel.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to simplify complex issues and guide sound decisions.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range (U.S. based position)

• Between $260,000 and $390.000
• The specific pay offered may be influenced by factors including experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus

• Discretionary annual bonus (for candidates applying to a U.S. based position only).

Benefits (available benefits include)

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, and access to Fidelity Executive Services.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

Location

• Remote position.

Additional Information

• This role is for candidates applying to a U.S. based position only.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• Relocation assistance provided: No.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
• This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 21, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

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.