Join GE Aerospaces Legal & Compliance team as a Senior Counsel specializing in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS). Reporting to the EHS Executive Counsel, you will support both GE Aerospace’s operational EHS organization and remediation efforts relative to the Company’s portfolio of legacy sites. GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. This role is pivotal in helping GE Aerospace continue its legacy of over 100 years of expertise, extensive partnerships, and commitment to customers. Together, we will drive a new era of growth in aerospace and defense, balancing current industry needs with those of future generations. At GE Aerospace, our purpose is to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely.As Senior Counsel - Environmental, Health & Safety, you will provide expert EHS legal counsel across two distinct but related lines of effort in our business. First, approximately 40 of the role will involve advising on compliance matters in connection with the industrial operations of GE Aerospace sites. Second, approximately 60 of the role will involve advising on our legacy environmental remediation portfolio, including advising on site management, project implementation, negotiation with regulators, risk mitigation, and all associated litigation or dispute resolution related to remedial projects. This role will also provide legal support for M&A transactions and enforcement actions.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide counseling on operational EHS requirements under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, EU & UK REACH, OSH Act, and other core EHS statutes.
- Analyze and advise business on potential environmental, health, and safety issues within the GE Aerospace legacy environmental portfolio, providing counsel to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations under Superfund and state counterparts.
- Develop and execute complex legal, technical, and regulatory strategies across an array of environmental projects.
- Lead complex permitting efforts by forming teams of functional and operational experts, developing permitting strategies, and directing their execution.
- Identify emerging new laws/regulations and proposed changes to existing regulations, assessing their impacts on the business.
- Lead advocacy efforts on proposed regulatory developments, including drafting official comments on behalf of the business.
- Conduct and support internal investigations into allegations of non-compliance with EHS laws and regulations.
- Respond to formal and informal notices of non-compliance received from regulatory bodies.
- Partner with the Litigation Legal Team to provide functional domain expertise in defending EHS- related litigation.
- Implement business priorities across EHS legal, identifying areas for improvement and standardization.
- Participate in the global EHS audit program.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5-7 years of environmental legal experience in a law firm, government, or in-house setting.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with superior academic credentials.
- Member in good standing of at least one state bar.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide pragmatic advice aimed at achieving business goals.
- Experience in remediation, mergers & acquisitions, and air, water, and waste compliance counseling.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work within a complex, highly matrixed organization.
The base pay range for this position is $145,400.00 - 193,800.00 annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 31, 2025.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
SPB2
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
