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Deputy General Counsel- Commercial, Sourcing, Privacy & Corporate Governance
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.
Interested in joining us on our journey?
The Deputy General Counsel – Commercial, Sourcing, Privacy & Corporate Governance is a senior legal leader responsible for setting strategy and leading a team that delivers end-to-end legal support for the company’s commercial, marketing, product, enterprise privacy, corporate governance, global sourcing, and supplier relationship activities. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and partners across the enterprise to enable growth, manage risk, strengthen governance controls, and build scalable, high-performing legal operations.This role reports to the General Counsel and is accountable for leadership of major workstreams, cross-functional risk governance, and development of talent and standards across the supported legal domains.
Position
Deputy General Counsel- Commercial, Sourcing, Privacy & Corporate Governance
Location
USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities
Enterprise Leadership & Legal Strategy
- Establish the legal strategy, priorities, and service model for commercial, sourcing, privacy, and governance support, aligning resources to enterprise objectives, business enablement, and risk appetite.
- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on complex, high-impact matters, including strategic partnerships, new product/market launches, and significant supplier initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional risk governance for enterprise, including escalation protocols, decision rights, and oversight mechanisms.
- Drive consistent standards for legal quality, responsiveness, and business enablement through playbooks, templates, training, and metrics.
Commercial, Marketing & Product Counsel (Senior Ownership)
- Provide senior-level counseling for commercial and marketing initiatives, including go-to-market strategy, channel programs, and customer-facing terms.
- Oversee complex commercial negotiations, lead resolution of high-stakes disputes and claims pre-litigation in partnership with litigation counsel as needed.
- Provide oversight for advertising/marketing law and consumer protection risk, including review of key campaigns and substantiation of significant claims.
Global Sourcing, Supplier Relationships & Supply Chain Risk
- Oversee legal strategy for global sourcing of commodities, parts, and sourced finished goods, including negotiation posture, risk allocation, and governance for supplier relationships.
- Serve as senior legal advisor for key supplier negotiations, joint ventures, and intra-company sourcing arrangements.
- Partner with business functions to identify and mitigate supply chain legal risks and implement scalable contracting solutions.
- Develop and oversee sourcing contracting governance, including approvals, delegation controls, and contractual risk reviews for material transactions.
Privacy, Data Governance & Technology Risk (Senior Ownership)
- Oversee the enterprise privacy legal agenda for products, marketing programs, websites, customer data, and employee data—embedding privacy-by-design, data minimization, and accountable data use into business processes.
- Oversee data governance and privacy compliance frameworks, including policies, notices, consent mechanisms, records of processing, training, and monitoring aligned with applicable laws and company expectations.
Corporate Governance Support
- Support corporate governance activities, including governance frameworks, delegations of authority, policy governance, and management-level governance committees as assigned.
- Partner with Compliance and enterprise stakeholders to strengthen governance controls and ensure effective implementation of policies and risk management practices.
- Provide governance support for growth initiatives (e.g., acquisitions, investments, strategic alliances), ensuring appropriate diligence, approvals, and risk governance checkpoints.
People Leadership, Budget & Outside Counsel Management
- Lead and develop a team of attorneys and/or legal professionals; set priorities, coach performance, and build succession plans for critical capabilities.
- Own resourcing strategy for supported domains, including workload balancing, role design, and, where applicable, budget planning and outside counsel spend management.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state.
- 12+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or corporate legal department), with deep experience in commercial contracting and sourcing/procurement support.
- Demonstrated leadership in privacy and data governance, including advising on privacy compliance programs and negotiating complex data-related contract terms.
- Strong corporate governance acumen and experience operationalizing governance controls, delegations, and risk management processes.
- Proven people leadership skills in a matrixed environment, including developing talent, leading through influence, and delivering outcomes across diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical, business-focused guidance.
- Commitment to high-integrity conduct and alignment with company values, including expectations that may exceed baseline legal compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or other growth initiatives.
- International commercial and/or procurement experience, including cross-border contracting and global trade considerations.
- Experience leading or advising on cybersecurity incident response and crisis management.
- Experience in a consumer products, connected products, or major manufacturing environment.
Our Culture
Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.
GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com
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