• Executive Counsel, Litigation

    GE Aerospace (Washington, DC)


    Job Description Summary

    Job Description

    We are seeking a seasoned Litigation Counsel to lead a team of litigation attorneys in providing strategic direction across a broad portfolio of disputes including complex commercial litigation, product liability, corporate & securities litigation, and cross-border arbitration. This is a highly visible role reporting to the VP & Chief Counsel, Global Litigation & Investigations and interacting regularly with GE Aerospace senior executives.

    Responsibilities:

    + Support the development and implementation of litigation strategies across various business units and jurisdiction

    + Manage active litigation in U.S. and international forums, including coordinating pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trials, appeals, and arbitrations.

    + Provide counsel to stakeholders and cross-functional teams on dispute resolution strategy, litigation risk, and legal exposure associated with key business initiative

    + Oversee internal litigation reporting, legal holds, and e-discovery protocols.

    + Supervise in-house litigation attorneys and support staff to ensure effective case management and team development. Work with outside counsel and legal vendors to ensure quality and cost-effective representation.

    + Track and assess legal and regulatory developments impacting the company’s litigation profile, particularly in aerospace, defense, and high-risk jurisdictions.

    + Participate in corporate policy development and governance initiatives related to litigation, document retention, dispute resolution, and regulatory issues.

    + Support and lead initiatives to use artificial intelligence and other technologies to support the work of the legal team

    Qualifications:

    + JD from accredited U.S. law school

    + Minimum 12-15 years of litigation experience, with significant tenure at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department

    + Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

    Preferred Qualifications & Attributes:

    + Substantial experience handling complex commercial disputes, including contract disputes, trade secrets / intellectual property, and class actions.

    + Experience managing global litigation portfolios and/or complex commercial litigation matters.

    + Demonstrated leadership of significant litigation and arbitration matters.

    + Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries a plus.

    + Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and ability to advise at the highest levels of the organization.

     

    The salary pay range for this position is $285,000 - $320,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and annual equity grants.

     

    GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, Paid time-off, EAP, and more.

     

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

     

    GE Aerospace 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.