Chief Securities Counsel

GE Vernova•Washington, DC

7d•$260,000 - $350,000

About The Position

The Chief Securities Counsel is the senior legal leader responsible for owning and operating the company’s public company disclosure, governance, and shareholder‑facing legal program. This role ensures that all matters visible to the market, shareholders, regulators, and the Board are handled with early legal judgment, disciplined execution, and predictable escalation, so the company meets its public company obligations without surprises. The Chief Securities Counsel advises the Chief Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Board of Directors, and senior management on securities law, disclosure risk, governance posture, and shareholder matters, and is accountable for ensuring that public company decisions are clearly framed, escalated appropriately, and executed without surprises. The role is expected to continuously improve the design and execution of the public company legal program to increase clarity, speed, and scalability.

Requirements

J.D. from top tier U.S. law school
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in relevant U.S. public company securities law and corporate governance; mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting, disclosure controls, proxy and shareholder matters, and Board governance.
Track record advising Boards of Directors and senior executives on disclosure risk and materiality judgments.
Experience managing high‑stakes disclosure decisions under time pressure.
Proven ability to frame complex legal issues into clear options and recommendations.
Experience directing outside counsel on complex securities and governance matters.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professional fluency in English is required

Nice To Haves

Strong judgment and executive presence.
Calm decision‑maker in high‑visibility and time‑sensitive situations.
High personal integrity and discretion.
Effective collaborator across Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, HR, and Internal Audit.
Experience leading and developing senior legal professionals in a high‑visibility environment.

Responsibilities

Public Company Disclosure & Reporting · Own the enterprise system for public company disclosure, including quarterly and annual reporting, earnings disclosures, and required SEC filings.
Ensure disclosures are accurate, timely, consistent, and escalated appropriately, with clear framing of risks, tradeoffs, and decisions.
Serve on the Disclosure Committee, providing legal judgment on materiality, timing, and completeness.
Partner with Finance, Investor Relations and Executive Compensation to integrate legal judgment early into disclosure development.
Ensure disciplined planning and execution across recurring disclosure, earnings, proxy, and governance cycles.
Maintain disclosure standards that produce decision‑ready outputs and minimize rework.
Architect and maintain the public company disclosure and reporting framework, including standard work, escalation thresholds, review protocols, and use of outside counsel.
Oversee resourcing and outside counsel engagement for securities and disclosure matters to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
Board, Proxy, and Shareholder Governance · Own the legal framework and execution for Board and committee governance matters, including agendas, materials, and follow‑ups.
Lead the legal aspects of the annual proxy statement and Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, including governance disclosures and shareholder proposals.
Advise on shareholder engagement during governance season, including legal risk and escalation.
Support the Board with concise, legally sound materials that enable effective decision‑making.
Enterprise Disclosure Risk Management · Identify and manage securities law and disclosure risk across the enterprise, including earnings sensitivity, strategic initiatives, and shareholder activity.
Translate legal requirements into business‑relevant options and tradeoffs for senior leaders.
Monitor securities law and governance developments and proactively advise on implications.
Ensure consistent legal posture across filings, communications, Board materials, and shareholder interactions.
Provide legal oversight for market‑facing financial and non-financial communications to ensure alignment with public disclosures and governance posture.
Escalation, External Engagement, and Credibility · Define and manage escalation of material securities and governance matters through the Chief Corporate Counsel to the Chief Legal Officer.
Anticipate emerging disclosure, governance, and shareholder issues and surface them early, with clear framing and options, to prevent reactive or last‑minute executive decision‑making.
Engage directly with senior executives to frame issues, options, and implications clearly, enabling confident and timely decisions.
Oversee outside counsel on securities and governance matters, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
Serve as a credible legal representative in regulator, shareholder, and external engagements as appropriate.
Maintain enterprise credibility through disciplined legal judgment and predictable execution.

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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits