R. Michael Gadbaw International Law & Policy Fellowship

Job description

3237460
Additional Cities

Washington
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Corporate
Business Segment

Corporate Global Law & Policy
Function

Legal
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

District of Columbia
Postal Code

20004-2414
Role Summary/Purpose

This fellowship is a year-long, full time program in GE’s Washington, DC office expected to start in July/August 2019. We are seeking candidates with a background in international trade policy, law, economics and government. Candidates should have an interest in areas such as domestic and international regulatory policy, international trade and global development.
Essential Responsibilities

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

General Electric’s Global Government Affairs & Policy group is seeking qualified candidates for the R. Michael Gadbaw International Law & Policy Fellowship program. GGA&P oversees GE’s engagement on public policy issues with the US Congress, the US Executive Branch governments around the world and multilateral institutions. Our fellows are involved in many aspects of our operations.

·  Research current domestic and global issues in regulatory affairs, international trade law and policy, climate change, digital, energy production, rule of law, R&D, etc. 
·  Attend Washington-area briefings and meetings relevant to GE
·  Write memoranda and conduct legal research and analysis
·  Create and edit presentation and briefing materials for the policy team and GE leadership.
·  Assist GE regulatory and trade experts and lawyers on various ongoing initiatives related to U.S. regulations, international law, trade, and policy matters
·  Assist office administrative functions
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Graduate Degree or Law Degree required
·  3.2 GPA or higher
·  No more than 2 years of work experience immediately after obtaining Graduate Degree or Law Degree
Eligibility Requirements
·  Must be available for a minimum 1 year, full time (40 hours/week) commitment
·  Eligible to work in the US for entire one year of fellowship without sponsorship
·  Ability to work overtime as needed
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

·  Strong academic and professional credentials
·  Expert- level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
·  Solid research and analytical skills
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills
·  International experience
·  Foreign language skills
·  An interest in U.S. and international law and policy
·  Knowledge of U.S. regulatory and political landscape
·  Knowledge of free trade agreements, emerging markets, international policy relating to infrastructure including energy and/or healthcare
·  Familiarity with current events
·  Adaptable and familiarity with GE’s worldwide operations
·  Self-starter and strong work ethic
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
This fellowship is a year-long, full time program in GE’s Washington, DC office expected to start in July/August 2019. We are seeking candidates with a background in international trade policy, law, economics and government. Candidates should have an interest in areas such as domestic and international regulatory policy, international trade and global development.
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health, the industrial internet, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com

At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Developing people is how we have succeeded across industries and around the world. It's how we've sustained a 130-year record of innovation and reputation for leadership. It's how we solve the toughest challenges for our customers and society. Developing people allows us the build, power, move and cure. It prepares us all for the future. Today, that is as important as ever. Globalization and technology are converging with unprecedented speed to reshape every job, workplace and industry. Our commitment to developing people starts with a belief that education systems must align early and always with the changing requirements of the new economy. It continues with the understanding that employers and educational institutions must collaborate over skills development, enabling people to learn new, relevant skills and work smarter over the entire course of a career. And it creates global leaders, people who can navigate the complexity of our times with clarity, courage and integrity. Developing people is commitment that doesn't just make us better; it makes everyone better. Let GE invest in helping you grow both personally and professionally.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

District Of Columbia
Primary City

Washington