Job Description Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a graduate to join GE Vernova’s Legal Operations team on a fixed term contract supporting its Chief Legal Operations Counsel (“CLOC”).

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a graduate to join GE Vernova’s Legal Operations team on a fixed term contract supporting its Chief Legal Operations Counsel (“ CLOC ”).

The successful applicant will report directly to and work closely with the CLOC and will be part of the Legal Operations team. The role will also engage regularly with other members of the Legal Operations team, in-house lawyers, panel law firms and professionals across GE Vernova’s Law & Policy function and partner functions including Sourcing, Technology and Finance.

GE Vernova is a newly listed entity this is an opportunity to join a new and evolving global organization in the rapidly changing and growing Energy sector. The Legal Operations team in GE Vernova is also newly formed, and this represents an opportunity to join the team as it builds out new and enhance existing functional operating processes and tools to support the effective operations of GE Vernova’s Legal department.

This position may suit a newly qualified solicitor looking to enhance their legal operations and functional management experience as well aspiring solicitors seeking qualifying work experience to support completion of a period of recognized training as mandated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The CLOC is based in Hammersmith but hybrid working will apply to this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Legal Operations Manager/Counsel will have the following responsibilities:

Support the CLOC in the day-to-day operational services delivered to the GE Vernova Law & Policy function including but not limited to training programs, knowledge services and information management as well as maintenance of the functional intranet portal.

Develop a working knowledge of the operational processes required for administration of legal matters from engagement of panel law firms through to enterprise matter management system entry and analysis and payment.

Support the CLOC in setting up, managing, and reporting functional initiatives and priorities of GE Vernova Law & Policy and of the Legal Operations team.

Support to the CLOC in developing and implementing Lean working and identifying innovative ways to problem-solve.

Support the CLOC in the management of GE Vernova Law & Policy external spend including:

support for drafting, negotiation and documentation of outsourcing agreements;

recording and reporting spend;

utilization of on-line payment and matter administration systems;

Qualifications/Requirements:

Honors Degree with a respected University having obtained at least a 2:1 class degree.

Experience working in a law firm or legal department of a large organisation including other professional services organisations (such as accountancy or Management Consultancy) would be an advantage.

Sound level of computer literacy (not only Word, PowerPoint and Excel but also experience of, or aptitude for, working with management systems, integrated communication platforms, self managed intranet sites). Training courses are available for a suitable candidate to develop their experience if the right aptitude is shown.

Who we are looking for:

Hard working and enthusiastic team player

Ability to grasp tasks quickly and work autonomously once instructed;

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to learn and high level of initiative.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences Strong research and organisational skills.

Ability to multi-task and prioritise.

High degree of professionalism, and interpersonal skills.

Capability to work within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Pro-active approach and ability to demonstrate initiative.

Fluent in English

Depending on the above you may want to add: or other professional services organisations (such as accountancy or Management Consultancy)

About Us:

Building on over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is

leading a new era of energy – electrifying the world while simultaneously working to

decarbonize it.

• Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our

responsibility seriously as the provider of technology that helps electrify 30% of

the world’s electricity today.

• GE Vernova brings together and harnesses the collective power of GE’s portfolio of

energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses.

• Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in

our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” /

“verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin

“novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova

will help deliver.

• With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and

sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the

electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of the pre-employment screening

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position