Executive Counsel - Litigation

Company Name	GE Technology Infrastructure - Aviation
Location	Cincinnati
State	OH
Job Title	Executive Counsel - Litigation
Job Description	Job Number:     1155478  Date Posted:     01 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Litigation  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. Role Summary/Purpose The Executive Counsel directs functional area of a major business segment, translates concepts, develops strategy, and implements change. In this role, you will create programs responsive to the external environment, and participate in cross-functional business, and cultural development. Essential Responsibilities     * Provide leadership and counsel in support of contract and document review, compliance, internal investigations, compliance training, risk assessments, product liability, employment matters, dispute resolution and litigation     * Coordinate internal compliance investigations     * Coordinate litigation management including the use of outside counsel     * Provide risk assessment advice to GE operating management     * Coordinate all dispute resolution with vendors, customers, Joint Venture’s, Revenue Sharing Partner’s, etc.     * Provide legal advice and counsel to operating management     * Lead direct report attorneys and appropriate outside counsel in support of litigation / compliance activities     * Coordinate proactive and preventative legal training and document review Qualifications/Requirements     * Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with a concentration in litigation     * At least 8 additional years of experience with civil or criminal litigation practices in state and federal courts     * At least 3 years of experience in employment, commercial, and products liability litigation     * 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     * Strong oral and written communication skills     * Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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