Lead Corporate Governance Specialist / Corporate Counsel (North America)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Corporate Governance Specialist / Corporate Counsel with knowledge of managing legal entity structures in USA / Canada. The role will be part of a consolidated Legal Entity Governance team and will work closely with GE Vernova business units primarily in the USA / Canada and the Caribbean. This remote position is located in the USA.
- Own key legal processes such as legal entity corporate governance and other legal entity management solutions to improve efficiency, quality and productivity of the Legal Entity Governance team.
- Provide customer-focused service to business partners in the North America region.
- Shape the transformation of the Legal Entity Governance function, guiding operational improvements, simplifying processes and supporting meaningful change.
Roles and Responsibilities
Entity Governance & Support – Manage day‑to‑day operational needs of all GE Vernova businesses in North America, including legal entity creation, management, maintenance, dissolution and simplification.Business Collaboration – Receive requests and coordinate with Business General Counsels, Finance, Tax and other GE Vernova teams to ensure timely creation, maintenance and dissolution of legal entities.Board & Committee Management – Manage board and committee meeting logistics, attend and record minutes, facilitate board communications and advise legal entity boards on their roles and responsibilities.Documentation & Compliance – Maintain key corporate documents in centralized storage, manage legal entity data in internal entity management systems, ensure proper disclosure, compliance with jurisdictional corporation laws, and support reporting and tracking for North America entities.Stakeholder Coordination – Work closely with Business Counsels and cross‑regional teams to implement LEAN and legal governance process‑improvement projects, liaise with external counsel, notaries and government agencies, and collaborate with finance, tax and operations teams for entity compliance.Process Improvements – Identify and implement process improvements for entity management, support digitalization and automation initiatives for governance workflows.Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.Member in good standing of one or more state bars.Minimum 2–3 years of legal entity corporate governance experience for US entities, or
or a Bachelor’s Degree with 3–5 years of significant corporate governance experience for US entities within a corporate legal department.Notary certification (electronic notary certification desirable).Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish, French or Portuguese is an advantage.Desired Characteristics
Experience with legal entity corporate governance, company secretarial duties, legal form management and related services for a large corporation.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and perform legal research with clear recommendations.Strong legal report writing, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal technology platforms such as BOX, Smartsheet, Diligent, etc.Experience with legal technology / legal operations projects and business process improvement initiatives.Ability to support transformation of the legal function through operational excellence and optimization of process efficiencies.The starting base pay range for this position is $109,000.00 to $146,000.00. The position is also eligible for a 10% bonus. This posting is expected to remain open until at least October 31, 2025.
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
Application Deadline : November 01, 2025
Application Deadline : November 01, 2025
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