Executive Counsel

**Job Description Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage a multi -jurisdictional team of 10+ governance counsels and specialists
- Lead and manage the framework for the company's legal entities to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Drive impactful, high value work through LEAN methodology and optimized processes to support Vernova’s corporate functions and business segments effectively and efficiently.
- Design, lead, and execute transformation programs that reimagine legal entity governance, leveraging digital solutions, process automation, and innovative operating models to accelerate efficiency, transparency, and value delivery across the global footprint.
- Proactively identify and challenge legacy processes, driving adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enable step-change improvements in operational performance.
- Act as a change champion, engaging stakeholders at all levels to foster a forward-thinking mindset and ensure successful implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives.
- Lead legal entity aspects of complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence, integration, and post-closing entity management.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to entity formation, dissolution, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, commercial, finance, tax, compliance, and operations, to drive best practices in entity management.
- Oversee corporate filings, board resolutions, and other entity-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel and service providers for specialized needs related to entity governance.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting legal entities and assess their impact on the organization.
- Provide strategic legal advice to senior management regarding governance structures and risk management.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of entity compliance and governance practices.
- Train and mentor junior legal staff, emphasizing cultural competency and inclusivity in leadership and contribute to the development of the legal department's knowledge base.
- Utilize specific legal tech solutions, compliance management systems, and data analytics tools to enhance the governance and transformation processes.
- Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to effectively navigate the complexities of legal entity governance in a global setting.
- Oversee budget, resource allocation, and external counsel spend for the legal entity governance function.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and other external stakeholders related to legal entities.
- Champion a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the legal governance team, including benchmarking against industry best practices.
- Develop and execute succession planning and talent pipeline development initiatives for the legal governance team.
- Lead crisis management and incident response activities related to legal entities, including regulatory investigations and post-incident reviews.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of law/Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one common or civil law jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 15+ years post qualification experience in corporate law, with a focus on legal entity governance, compliance, and management.
- Strong understanding of corporate structures, governance principles, and regulatory requirements internationally.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, multi-cultural and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to manage and deliver results in complex cross-jurisdictional restructuring projects within tight deadlines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts and practical solutions clearly to multi-functional/non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Strong understanding and drive for the adoption of technology tools, especially legal tech solutions, to achieve value for the organization.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis management, M&A, and external stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in budgeting, resource management, and succession planning within a legal function.
- Proven commitment to data privacy, information security, and ethical conduct.
- Performance metrics will be measured through KPIs related to compliance, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder satisfaction.

**Why Join Us?**

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No