Senior Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Finance

GE Aerospace • Norwalk, CT • 3h ago

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will be a key player in a team responsible for managing and coordinating the complete range of GE Aerospace's securities law compliance, including SEC reporting, board of directors and other corporate governance matters, executive compensation disclosure and monitoring, securities aspects of treasury and M&A activity and other corporate transactions and global securities compliance. The Senior Counsel will work closely with the following internal clients and groups: GE Aerospace's General Counsel, GE Aerospace's Board of Directors, Controllership/Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, Treasury, Human Resources (Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits), Communications and other groups within the Legal department.

Roles and Responsibilities

Managing SEC reporting and monitoring, corporate governance, executive compensation disclosure and monitoring, stock exchange listing compliance, securities aspects of treasury and M&A activity, global securities compliance, and coordination across corporate, securities, and regulatory lawyers across GE Aerospace.

Counseling GE Aerospace's board of directors, senior leadership, and employees on securities laws, corporate governance, and disclosure matters.

Preparing for company board meetings, including preparation of agendas and meeting materials and drafting board minutes.

Maintaining GE Aerospace's corporate governance documents and advising on related policies and practices.

Preparing and reviewing the company's Exchange Act reports and Securities Act registration statements.

Helping to maintain and strengthen the company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.

Administering the company's insider trading policy and programs, and managing the filing of insider transaction reports.

Assisting with the preparation of the company's annual proxy statement and preparation for the company's annual meeting of shareowners.

Engaging with institutional investors and other external stakeholders on corporate governance, executive compensation and other practices.

Advising senior management and Human Resources about securities and disclosure implications of executive compensation and employee benefits decisions, policies and plans.

Assisting with sustainability matters, including disclosure and external reporting on the Company's narratives, progress and results across relevant sustainability topic areas.

Coordinating internal and external legal resources to assure U.S. and international securities law and stock exchange listing compliance.

Staying abreast of emerging trends and developments in securities law, corporate law and governance.

Required Qualifications

Member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience (5-7 years preferred) with significant focus on corporate and securities law matters.

A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience advising on corporate and securities law issues, preferably gained at a nationally or regionally recognized law firm (in-house experience with a public company a plus).

Desired Characteristics

Commitment to excellence and attention to detail.

Outstanding communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills.

Ability to work within a complex and fast-moving environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior management.

Maintains confidentiality of information, exercises appropriate discretion and uses information appropriately; works ethically and with integrity aligned with organizational goals and values; contributes to building a positive team spirit and treats others with respect.

Develops positive relationships and leads through influence with internal partners, builds consensus and prioritizes action and results.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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