Counsel, Advanced Research Center

Role Overview

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to ARC leadership and team members on a wide range of legal and compliance matters, partnering closely with the Lead Counsel to support the legal function across the organization.
• Provide day-to-day legal support on U.S. government contracts and financial assistance agreements, including FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), other transaction agreements, and teaming or joint venture agreements.
• Advise on commercial transactions, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of agreements such as research collaborations, licensing arrangements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Manage and support the resolution of disputes, claims, and other contested matters, including coordination with outside counsel as needed.
• Interpret complex laws and regulations and provide practical guidance to drive compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including in areas such as government contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, export controls, and general corporate matters.
• Collaborate with other parts of the business, including other legal peers and functional organizations (e.g., Labor & Employment, Business Development, Finance).
• Draft or assist in drafting legal, business, or commercial communications to internal stakeholders and third parties, including government agencies.
• Conduct presentations for various purposes and audiences (e.g., presenting legal matters to senior business or legal leadership, training business or legal personnel on legal matters).
• Support the management of budget and outside counsel matters in area of responsibility.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of legal experience, preferably within a transactional law, research, technology, energy, or defense-focused environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Broad generalist skill set with the ability to advise across multiple legal disciplines, including commercial transactions, disputes, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.
• U.S. citizenship required in order to support U.S. Government Contracts and Financial Assistance Agreements.
• Currently possesses or able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• TypeScript

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
• tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off