**Job Description Summary** The Senior Commercial Contracts Manager develops and negotiates commercial contract language and provides contracts leadership and expertise for project teams. This role is heavily focused on the Inquiry to Order (ITO) phase of contracting but could include providing necessary support of post-contractual management, Terms & Conditions of the contract and the management of claims. It also involves identification and management of risk in support of the contract. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is considerable autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required. **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities:** + Draft contract language for a wide variety of situations such as sales contracts, proprietary information agreements, consortium agreements, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) agreements, other partnering models, claim settlements and commercial correspondence + Responsible for commercial language development and strategy in crafting agreements + Along with the Commercial Leader/Proposal Manager, Advanced Nuclear Project Director, and Product Line Manager, take a lead role in customer contract negotiations + Take lead in performing reviews and development of customer term sheets, contracts and other agreements, conforming these documents to the GEH preferred commercial models and standards prior to business and legal reviews + Provide comparisons among project terms to ensure consistency of positions and an understanding of positions accepted in the market + As directed by Business Leadership, craft Memorandums of Understanding and teaming agreements with potential customers and project partners + Working with potential partners, develop project delivery models that would be acceptable to both the delivery team and customer + Coordinate subject matter expert reviews of contract documents and incorporate comments + Own deadlines and drive the process to achieve required dates + Ensure compliance with the GEV commercial risk process by acting as a commercial Risk Manager + Provide expert guidance and coaching to project teams on a day-to-day basis regarding Request for Quotes (RFQ), change orders, contract T&Cs, contract administration, and customer contractual issues of all kinds + Provide leadership regarding significant customer contract issues: Perform contractual analysis of contractual claims and issues; develop risk mitigation and negotiation strategies, present alternatives and recommendations for leadership support; Apply problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to issue resolution, participating directly in customer negotiations as needed + Work closely with legal counsel, obtaining and implementing legal review as appropriate + Drive to improve and expand contract and risk tools **Required Qualifications:** + Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university + Minimum of 10 years of experience of directly related contract experienceincluding 5 years of experience developing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts **Eligibility Requirements:** + Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (U.S. and internationally, as required) + The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered. **Desired Characteristics:** + Outstanding writing and oral communication skills, and ability to influence + Ability to concurrently support multiple issues and clients + Contracts T&Cs knowledge with experience negotiating contract language and/or contractual disputes + Power industry contracting experience interfacing directly with customers or prime contractors The base pay range for this position is $150,000-200,000. 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 bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 3/12/2025. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity 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. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their 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. \#LI-DS6 #LI-Remote _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._ ​ **Additional Information** GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: March 12, 2025 GE Vernova 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.