Senior Counsel - Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Description Summary

Join GE Aerospace's Legal & Compliance team as a Senior Counsel specializing in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS). Reporting to the Executive Counsel - EHS, you will support both the central EHS organization and the EHS teams at our global operating sites.

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft.

This role is pivotal in helping GE Aerospace continue its legacy of over 100 years of expertise, extensive partnerships, and commitment to customers.

Together, we will drive a new era of growth in aerospace and defense, balancing current industry needs with those of future generations.

At GE Aerospace, our purpose is to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely.

As Senior Counsel - Environmental, Health & Safety, you will provide expert legal counsel on EHS requirements to ensure compliance in our sites' day-to-day operations.

Key areas of focus include the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals law in the European Union.

You will also be a key legal partner to the Business Development team, leading EHS due diligence efforts on transactions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead complex permitting efforts by forming teams of functional and operational experts, developing permitting strategies, and directing their execution.
• Identify emerging new laws / regulations and proposed changes to existing regulations, assessing their impacts on the business.
• Lead advocacy efforts on proposed regulatory developments, including drafting official comments on behalf of the business.
• Conduct internal investigations into allegations of non-compliance with EHS laws and regulations.
• Respond to formal and informal notices of non-compliance received from regulatory bodies.
• Partner with the Litigation Legal Team to provide functional domain expertise in defending EHS-related litigation.
• Implement business priorities across EHS legal, identifying areas for improvement and standardization.
• Participate in the global EHS audit program.

Position Qualifications :

• At least 6 years of environmental legal experience in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with superior academic credentials.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Strong experience in air, water, and waste compliance counseling.
• Experience with chemicals regulations and health & safety legal matters.

Desired Characteristics :

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic advice aimed at achieving business goals.
• Proven ability to attract and develop talent, with demonstrated experience leading teams.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• In-house experience preferred.

Additional Information : GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

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.

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).

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes