Description:

Job Description Summary:
The Senior Counsel, Corporate Development at GE Aerospace is a key team member in the development, execution and integration of corporate strategy projects and different strategic transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity investments (funds and VC / PE-type investments), joint ventures, and divestitures.

Job Description:
Roles and Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

Support General Counsel, Corporate Development and Corporate Development team in planning, execution and integration of all projects, including pre-deal transaction planning, deal preparation and execution and post-closing / integration matters
Execute day-to-day components of M&A transactions, e.g., NDAs, IOIs, due diligence, transaction documents, pre-closing and post-closing matters, including integration planning and execution for legal matters
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional deal teams and outside counsel and other external advisors
Coach and provide direction to the Corporate Development team with respect to legal matters
Liaise and negotiate with potential buyers/sellers/investment companies and partners on all aspects of transactions

Required Qualifications:

JD from an accredited university
Minimum 5 years of experience in wide range of M&A-type transactions, both public and private, including investments and funds, and all aspects of such deals (e.g., NDAs, IOIs, purchase agreements, investment and fund agreements, TSAs)
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute transactions, including first or second chair on such transactions, including negotiation experience and working with cross-functional groups (e.g., IP, L&E, HR, compliance, tax)
Working knowledge of public company reporting as relates to M&A-type transactions
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability and willingness to travel ~25% of the time as needed (domestically and potentially internationally)
Fluency in English

Desired Characteristics:

Strong ability to analyze risk / reward frameworks, formulate best path” forward and implement mitigation, including summarizing the same for senior leadership
Clearly articulates viewpoint verbally and in writing; strong executive presence and confidence when presenting information
Strong project management skills, with ability to balance workload and prioritize effectively
Works effectively in cross functional and matrixed team environment
Exposure to public company reporting / corporate process requirements, including general corporate governance experience
Knowledge of the aerospace and defense industries, including compliance risks and government contracting experience
Knowledge of commercial contracting, especially additional agreements common in M&A-type deals (e.g., IP licenses)
History of managing outside counsel or the outside counsel budget process