Securities and Governance Lead Specialist

GE Vernova, Newtown, Cambridge

Securities and Governance Lead Specialist

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GE Vernova, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Newtown, Cambridge

Full Job Description

Job Description Summary The Securities and Governance Lead Specialist provides disciplined execution support for GE Vernova's public company legal and governance obligations, with a focus on drafting, compliance, and governance operations. This role ensures governance processes run accurately, consistently, and on time, supporting senior counsel with documentation, disclosures, and board-related activities. The role also contributes to improving governance workflows through standardization, simplification, and the adoption of digital tools and automation to enhance efficiency and data accuracy., Public Company Legal Drafting & Execution (Primary Focus) Draft routine public company legal documents using approved templates and playbooks, including resolutions, certifications, approvals, questionnaires, and routine filings. Prepare first-cut drafts of governance- and disclosure-related materials for senior legal review. Execute documented governance workflows to ensure legal deliverables are complete, accurate, and ready for review. Apply rule-based compliance and disclosure checks to confirm required elements are present, complete, and internally consistent. Assist with administration of the company's insider trading compliance program, including monitoring pre-clearance logs, tracking trading window open/close schedules, and supporting Section 16 reporting workflows. Compliance Checks, Calendars & Deadline Discipline Maintain and update calendars tracking disclosure, governance, and filing-related milestones. Track required legal approvals, signatures, and follow-up actions. Monitor deadlines tied to reporting, governance cycles, and regulatory requirements. Proactively flag missing inputs, inconsistencies, or risks to deadlines to senior team members. Corporate Records & Governance Documentation Maintain corporate records and governance documentation across internal systems and repositories. Ensure legal documentation is stored consistently and retrievable for audit, regulatory, or internal review. Support maintenance of standard work, checklists, and templates for repeatable public company legal processes. Board & Committee Support - Legal Aspects Only Support the legal components of Board and committee matters, including drafting resolutions, approvals, and governance documentation. Assist with organizing and packaging materials for legal review related to Board and committee actions. Maintain records of Board and committee legal actions and approvals. This role does not support Board logistics, scheduling, travel, or administrative operations. Execution & Governance Operations Execute governance workflows using established tools and systems to support accuracy, consistency, and auditability. Support updates to governance trackers, templates, and checklists as directed. Help ensure public company legal processes remain predictable, documented, and scalable. Process Improvement & Digital Enablement Identify inefficiencies in governance processes and contribute to simplification and standardization efforts. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process clarity and scalability. Leverage digital tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and workflow transparency. Partner with stakeholders to support adoption of scalable, technology-enabled governance solutions.,

  • Legal documents are delivered accurately and on time with minimal rework.
  • Calendars and trackers reliably reflect upcoming disclosure and governance obligations.
  • Compliance documentation and governance packages are consistently complete and audit-ready.
  • Deadlines are met without last-minute escalations caused by execution gaps.
  • Risks, issues, and inconsistencies are identified and escalated early.
  • Governance processes run smoothly and predictably with no execution-related surprises.
  • Opportunities to streamline and automate repeatable governance tasks are identified and implemented.
  • Digital tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions are effectively leveraged to improve efficiency and data accuracy.

    Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in corporate governance, securities support, legal operations, paralegal, or administrative roles supporting complex legal processes
  • Experience working with governance documentation, workflows, tools, and structured processes
  • Experience using workflow tools, automation solutions, or digital platforms supporting operational or governance processes
  • Strong drafting and documentation skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional fluency in English is required
  • Desired Characteristics
  • Execution-focused, detail-oriented, and reliable.
  • Comfortable working within defined standards and playbooks.
  • Proactive in identifying and raising Willing to raise issues early rather than work around problems.
  • Interested in developing expertise in public company governance and securities processes.
  • Collaborative and responsive when supporting senior legal team members.

    For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,900.00 and $181,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
  • Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 10, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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