Senior Counsel - Commercial
Company websitegevernova.com (GE Vernova, opens in new tab)
Base salary $127,500 to $212,500
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL
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- LocationChicago, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (34 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description Summary
GE Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, is focused on bringing together technologies and expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, and accelerating the global transition to a greener, more resilient and reliable grid.Role Summary
The Regional Counsel, NAM will act as a key business partner to the GE Grid Solutions NAM Region. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact in his/her geographical scope for legal subjects related to Grid Solutions and Power Transmission/Prolec. He/she will support business growth and will contribute to the achievement of the NAM Region’s key performance indicators, facilitating deal closure while mitigating risk, particularly legal, commercial, compliance and reputational risk. He/she will be involved in a diverse range of activities within the NAM Region and be part of our global GE Vernova legal community. The role will be broad supporting the GE Grid Solutions business in different commercial areas in the NAM region, with the focus on the United States but also on Canada, including Quebec.
Job Description
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Support the regional leadership, sales, commercial operations, sourcing, contract management and project management teams of the GE Grid Solutions business lines mentioned above in the:
A) Tendering phase, from advising our teams on business strategies/deal
structures, to drafting, negotiating and approving contracts, with customers (both private and government-owned), suppliers, subcontractors and partners, giving advice on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues under local law and active participation in deal reviews, maintaining independence as counsel while supporting the business lines in meeting their commercial, operational and strategic objectives and assessing and mitigating risks;
B) Execution phase, supporting the execution of high-value complex projects in NAM spanning from engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)/Turnkey to Design & Engineering, long-term service agreements (LTSA), operation & maintenance (O&M), for brownfield and greenfield projects notably mega-projects, including renegotiations and amendments and variation orders to existing contracts in collaboration with our contract management, project management and sourcing teams, managing claims, assisting with contract interpretation, flagging risks as they appear or grow, with a view to mitigating risk of expensive litigation.
Manage disputes in the NAM region with the support of the Head of Litigation for GE Grid Solutions, including through litigation, arbitration, mediation or settlement negotiations, with the goal of seeking negotiated outcomes on acceptable terms whenever possible, and engaging and supervising outside counsel.
Support the regional joint venture (JV) portfolio for the existing JVs (including legal support on day-to-day commercial and project activity, drafting legal documentation relating to shareholders and board of directors meetings) or for the creation of new JVs, including drafting and negotiating memoranda of understanding (MOUs), JV agreements, shareholder agreements, license/technology transfer agreements, and managing relationships with local authorities/regulators.
Assist in investigating compliance issues in NAM.
Collaborate with functional experts (compliance, intellectual property (IP), environmental, health and safety (EHS), labor & employment, litigation) to develop best practices and strategic advice.
Provide training to our teams on commercial, compliance and legal topics.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant industries to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business from a legal standpoint.
Participate in the creation of regional or global GE Grid Solutions legal forms, templates, training materials, tools and best practices, as needed.
Work under minimal supervision; handling all kinds of legal assignments; working in partnership with the Head of Legal of NAM.
Required Qualifications
JD degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
Member in good standing of the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, preferrably New York, California, Texas, or Delaware.
Minimum 7 years of experience in relevant commercial transactions and general corporate law acquired at a prominent law firm or in a corporate legal department, ideally with an international scope.
Broad knowledge of commercial law and legal practice in NAM especially high-value contracts and complex projects (ideally, but not exclusively, energy, construction and infrastructure).
Transactional experience in domestic and international contract drafting and negotiation.
Experience in claim negotiation and dispute resolution (including litigation, arbitration and mediation).
Desired Characteristics
Personal integrity, trustworthiness, strength of character, ability to influence decisions and leadership.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, different or unexpected circumstances, embrace rapid change.
Flexibility to resolve complex legal issues quickly and efficiently with a strong sense of prioritization, ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Strong business acumen with a focus on problem-solving and pragmatism.
Passion for business issues and for the economic, financial, legal and geopolitical context of the NAM Region.
Strong oral and written communication skills coupled with a multicultural mindset and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in and navigate a complex organization in a collaborative manner, within an international team and with stakeholders located in different countries or regions.
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with customers and all business stakeholders, as well as with regional management.
Language skills: fluency in English and French. Proficiency in other languages is an asset.
Familiarity with EPC/Turnkey projects in the energy sector.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 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).
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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 Vernova 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: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $127,500.00 and $212,500.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 03, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.Source: GE Vernova on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
How this pay compares
Base floor $127,500, above 28% of the 83 Legal roles in Illinois on this site; the other 72% list the same floor or a higher one. The employer's range is $85,000 wide, 67% of the floor. Observed open for 5 days so far (since Nov 3, 2026).
Pay in context
Among 83 Legal roles in Illinois listed on this site, the median base floor is $160,100 and the middle half runs from $123,500 to $214,600. This role's floor ($127,500) is above 28% of them.
Base floors of 83 Legal roles in Illinois
Table
| Floor band | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 25.3% | 21 |
| $125K to $150K | 13.3% | 11 |
| $150K to $175K | 21.7% | 18 |
| $175K to $200K | 7.2% | 6 |
| $200K to $225K | 12.0% | 10 |
| $225K to $250K | 8.4% | 7 |
| $250K to $275K | 7.2% | 6 |
| $275K and up | 4.8% | 4 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Base floor distribution of the cohort
- Formula
- count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
- Denominator
- 83 open postings with this job family in Illinois
- Sample size
- 83
- Hidden when
- needs at least 30 postings in the cohort
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
State against nationwide
Median base floor in Illinois vs nationwide
Table
| Value | postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal, Illinois | $160,100 | 83 |
| Legal, all states | $165K | 1,975 |
| This job's base floor (marked) | $127,500 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Median floor, state vs nationwide
- Formula
- median published base floor of each cohort
- Denominator
- open postings of this job family
- Sample size
- 83 in Illinois; 1975 nationwide
- Hidden when
- needs at least 30 postings in both cohorts
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
How GE Vernova pays
75 of GE Vernova's 220 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 144 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $119,600; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $131,700.
Base floors of GE Vernova's 220 live roles
Table
| Floor band | Share | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 61.8% | 136 |
| $125K to $150K | 25.5% | 56 |
| $150K to $175K | 11.8% | 26 |
| $175K to $200K | 0.9% | 2 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Employer base floor distribution
- Formula
- count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
- Denominator
- 220 open public roles at this employer
- Sample size
- 220
- Hidden when
- needs at least 5 roles
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- current
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Similar pay elsewhere
Other employers' Legal roles in Illinois with the nearest published base floor to $127,500, one per employer.
- Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Preferred/Remote USA Considered First American · base floor $129,300
- Mass Torts Settlement Operations Manager Barnes & Thornburg · base floor $125,000
- Global Trade Compliance Manager Dover Corporation · base floor $130,000
- Legal Operations Analyst Asana · base floor $125,000
- Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid) Enova International · base floor $122,000
This listingSenior Counsel - Commercial$127,500 to $212,500
Sr Staff GenAI Engineer$130,200 to $217,100
Senior Site EHS Manager-EPC Nuclear New Build (SMR)$129,000 to $214,900
Site EHS Leader$129,000 to $214,900
GVH Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Fire Protection.$129,000 to $214,900
Product Marketing Leader$128,600 to $214,200
Senior Account Manager - Nuclear Services$128,400 to $213,900
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Counsel - Commercial (this listing) | $127,500 - $212,500 |
| Sr Staff GenAI Engineer | $130,200 - $217,100 |
| Senior Site EHS Manager-EPC Nuclear New Build (SMR) | $129,000 - $214,900 |
| Site EHS Leader | $129,000 - $214,900 |
| GVH Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Fire Protection. | $129,000 - $214,900 |
| Product Marketing Leader | $128,600 - $214,200 |
| Senior Account Manager - Nuclear Services | $128,400 - $213,900 |
Observed changes
No changes to the pay or listing since we first observed this role on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago).
- First observed on the employer's board, already publishing a qualifying base salary
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $127,500.00 and $212,500.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% o
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The pay passage appears in the employer's own job text. Fixed, deterministic rules located it, and the passage below was checked against the stored copy of the posting.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
