Lead Specialist – Legal Operations

GE Vernova

. Perform first-level review of commercial agreements against approved templates and playbooks .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,700 - $157,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial agreements, contract lifecycle management, and e-billing processes while ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations. Proficient in utilizing legal technology tools to enhance workflows and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract Lifecycle ManagementE-Billing PlatformsFAR/DFARS ComplianceLean or Six Sigma CertificationLegal Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Commercial Contract TermsLitigation ProcessesData AnalysisBudget ManagementDocument Comparison

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborative ApproachDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingProcurement ComplianceEnergy SectorManufacturing SectorRenewables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform first-level review of commercial agreements against approved templates and playbooks
Prepare issue lists and redlines for counsel
Manage contract intake, approvals, and execution
Coordinate with litigation counsel on legal holds, discovery, and case materials
Track matter budgets and milestones
Prepare outside counsel engagement letters
Manage e-billing workflows and accruals
Prepare spend and budget-to-actual reports
Proactively manage legal spend to stay within budget
Correspond with legal vendors regarding billing discrepancies and disputes, including invoice reductions, appeals, and billing guideline exceptions
Support onboarding of law firms and legal vendors
Support review of federal, state, and municipal solicitations, prime contracts, and subcontracts
Track procurement compliance requirements, including FAR/DFARS, Buy American and domestic content, and SAM registration
Maintain government contacts and internal reporting requirements
Maintain the library of contract templates, cookbooks, and fallback manuals with version control
Coordinate periodic template reviews and updates with counsel
Develop guidance and training materials for business users
Apply lean principles to improve legal workflows
Support contract, matter, e-billing, and AI-enabled legal technology tools
Support rollout of improved legal processes
Coordinate legal team meetings, agendas, action items, and operating rhythm
Select and book venues for team meetings and events
Provide travel support for team members
Support compliance, corporate governance, and entity management activities
Triage internal business requests to the appropriate attorney
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience as a paralegal, contract specialist, legal operations professional, or similar role in a corporate legal department or law firm
Working knowledge of commercial contract terms and litigation processes
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Lean or Six Sigma training or certification
Experience with contract lifecycle management, matter management, and e-billing platforms
Experience in the energy, manufacturing, or industrial sector, ideally in renewables or wind
Familiarity with government contracting, including FAR/DFARS and federal, state, or municipal procurement processes
Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional matters
Attention to detail and sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate
Continuous improvement mindset and comfort with change
Discretion in handling confidential and privileged information
Collaborative approach across legal, commercial, finance, and project teams
Data and analytical skills to support reporting and decisions
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including redlining, track changes, and document comparison
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis for spend and matter reporting
Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency for preparing presentations, dashboards, and reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and e-signature tools such as DocuSign
Experience with contract lifecycle management, matter management, e-billing, and AI-enabled legal technology platforms
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, including a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance not provided