We're hiring a General Counsel for our Dowty & Electrical Power UK based in Brockworth, Gloucestershire. In this role, you will provide strategic legal support across commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters and act as a trusted partner to the UK Senior Leadership Team and Boards (including Cheltenham Electrical Power). You will lead complex OEM/aftermarket contracts, bids, and program execution; manage UK compliance (ABAC, competition, data privacy), trade controls (UK/EU/US; ITAR/EAR), and export/security alignment; and advise on FAA/EASA type certification and product regulatory strategy. You will also manage disputes and litigation, company secretarial duties, and governance for UK entities, partnering closely with Contracts, Sourcing, Engineering (IP/data rights), Supply Chain, and Quality. The role drives process standardisation and legal productivity using GE's Lean operating model - FLIGHT DECK, and participates in Leader Standard Work and WOR/MOR routines. Job Description Commercial & ContractsCommercial & ContractsLead negotiation and drafting of complex OEM/aftermarket agreements (LTAs, framework agreements, purchase/sales Ts&Cs, licensing, distribution, collaboration, NDAs)Support bids, proposals, and programme execution; align risk positions to policy and business strategyProvide sound advice and counsel on transactions, including risk allocation, liability, and warrantiesLeadership & Business PartnershipFunction as a business partner, applying sound business and legal judgment to relationships and issues requiring legal, reputational, or compliance attentionAct as a member of the Senior Leadership Team; participate in Leader Standard Work and support matters brought to WOR and MORInvest as a strategic partner in the success of the business, utilizing FLIGHT DECK and seeking opportunities to add value and enable success for overall Dowty metricsAct as a strategic partner to the Cheltenham Electrical Power business SLT and the Board of DirectorsServe as a key advisor and partner to the UK Contracts and Sourcing TeamsProduct, Regulatory & ComplianceReview and monitor regulatory changes; advise on the full range of legal issues affecting Dowty on FAA and EASA type certificationPartner with the business to develop, implement, and execute a product regulatory strategy and processOwn the UK compliance framework (anti-bribery/anti-corruption, competition law, trade controls/sanctions, data privacy); deliver training and monitoring; lead internal investigations and remediationProvide leadership on risk mitigation in a fast-moving, evolving industry; proactively implement risk mitigation processesTrade Controls & SecurityAdvise on UK/EU/US export controls and sanctions (UK OGELs/OGAs, EU dual-use, ITAR/EAR) and technology transferPartner with Export Control and Security to ensure licensing and program complianceDisputes & LitigationProvide legal support to the business on disputes and similar issues; manage pre-litigation, mediation, and litigation strategiesDirect external counsel and manage reserves as needed; manage referral of matters to the in-house legal team and, where appropriate, outside counselCorporate GovernanceServe as Company Secretary for UK entities; manage boards, resolutions, delegations of authority, and statutory registersEnsure Companies Act compliance and high‑quality record keepingIP & TechnologyPartner with Engineering on IP strategy, licensing, confidentiality, and data rights; support digital/cybersecurity terms and data processingSupply Chain & QualityStructure supplier agreements, remedies, and risk‑sharing; support supplier recovery and dispute resolutionAdvise on quality escapes, field actions, and regulatory interfaces with appropriate contractual protectionsWays of Working & ProductivityDevelop processes that drive legal productivity, simplicity, and standardizationLead and develop a small UK legal team; manage external counsel for value and efficiencyQualificationsQualified UK Solicitor/LawyerSignificant professional experience, preferably in the Aerospace/Defense industry or other highly regulated sectorDemonstrated success leading complex commercial negotiations and advising senior executivesStrong knowledge of UK company law, competition law, anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption, and trade controls (UK/EU/US)Experience with government contracting, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and cross‑border transactions is desirableLitigation/dispute management experienceFamiliarity with IP, UK GDPR/data protection, and digital/cyber termsSkillsCommercial pragmatism, excellent judgment, and integrityStrong communication and stakeholder management; ability to simplify complex issuesDrafting and negotiation excellence; effective in matrixed, global environmentsTeam leadership and development; efficient use of external counselAbility to prioritize and deliver under pressurePreferredAerospace sector experience (OEMs, primes, Tier 1)Knowledge of UK MOD/NATO contracting frameworksExperience with M&A, JV structuring, and post‑deal integrationFlexible WorkingGE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.BenefitsAt GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:PensionBonusLife AssuranceCar AllowanceGroup income protectionPrivate medical coverSecurity ClearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance.BPSS Right to Work #J-18808-Ljbffr