Counsel Risk Management / Commercial Ops in GE Technology Infrastructure

Company Name	GE Technology Infrastructure - Aviation
Location	Cincinnati
State	OH
Job Title	Counsel Risk Management / Commercial Ops
Job Description	Job Number:     1165393  Date Posted:     31 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Trading  Business:     GE Technology Infrastructure - Aviation  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     Cincinnati, Ohio, United States About Us GE is planning for tomorrow. Where will you be? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Aviation! Role Summary/Purpose The Counsel Risk Management demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. Essential Responsibilities     * Provide ongoing legal advice and support principally related to US and international contracting activities, including the drafting, review, and interpretation of commercial standard and non-standard contracts and proposals     * Provide legal advice on multi-functional teams executing GE's commercial agreements and Six Sigma initiatives for both commercial sales, procurements, and joint ventures     * Assist both lawyers and non-lawyers on legal and business issues     * Anticipate and drive solutions for unassigned legal and business issues and growth initiatives     * Use Six sigma thinking necessary to develop processes to reduce cycle time, including development of standard forms and web-based tools     * Assure consistent use of standard provisions where applicable     * Manage referral of matters to in-house legal specialists and occasionally outside counsel     * Deliver legal compliance training relating to commercial risks of doing business     * Develop and maintain Company commercial policies and procedures Qualifications/Requirements     * Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school     * At least 5 additional years of legal experience     * At least 2 years of experience in domestic and international contract drafting and negotiations , including experience and familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods     * Member in good standing with the State Bar GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics     * Established analytical ability     * Familiarity with accounting / finance     * Sound general commercial law and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) background     * Strong oral and written communication skills     * Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills     * Proven ability to develop process-driven solutions to recurring issues     * Able to handle multiple inquiries and assignments in a time pressured environment     * Creativity, vision, and sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions
Firm type	In House
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