Associate General Counsel – Sourcing

GE Appliances; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks an Associate General Counsel – Sourcing to lead the legal aspects of global sourcing of commodities, parts, and SFGs, including JV relationships. The role reports to a Deputy General Counsel and is based in Louisville, KY, USA.

The attorney will structure, draft, and negotiate contracts, provide strategic legal advice, and manage transactional attorneys or support staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with active bar membership in good standing.
• 12+ years of transactional practice experience with exposure to supply chain, commercial law, tariffs or technology.
• Ability to identify key decision makers, especially in manufacturing.
• Commitment to GE Appliances values and integrity beyond legal compliance.
• Demonstrated inclusive leadership and business growth orientation.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.
• Collaborates effectively with other legal team members.
• Proactive problem-solver with judgment and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements for global sourcing.
• Serve as primary legal liaison between GE Appliances and intrapany sourcing, affiliates and joint ventures.
• Cross-functionally identify risks and implement enterprise-wide sourcing solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

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.

The Associate General Counsel – Sourcing is the attorney primarily responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the global sourcing of commodities, parts, sourced finished goods (SFG), and indirect purchasing. [This role will also be primarily responsible for the legal relationship with the company’s joint venture/SFG supplier. This role will have direct responsibility in managing the company’s growth initiatives through acquisition or other means. This executive level role reports to reports to a Deputy General Counsel. Position Associate General Counsel – Sourcing Location USA, Louisville, KY

What You’ll Create Possibilities

Structure, draft, review, negotiate and provide advice with regard to a wide range of commercial agreements and documents relating to business transactions involving the company, including primary responsibility for contracts supporting the global sourcing of commodities, parts and SFGs, Be the primary legal department liaison between GEA in intracompany sourcing, including with GE Appliances parent, affiliates, and joint venture. Work cross-functionally with sourcing, finance, tax, global trade compliance, technology teams, both domestically and internationally, to identify risks and help implement effective enterprise-wide solutions for the business. Identify and analyze legal issues, create and implement creative solutions in order to allow the company to achieve business objectives within risk tolerances. Develop materials, help inform, and train employees. Management responsibility for transactional attorney(s) and/or support staff

What You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with active bar membership, in good standing, in any US state and ability to gain admission to the Kentucky Bar as in house counsel.
• 12+ years: Experience practicing law in a law firm and a corporate legal department, primarily in transactional practice that includes significant exposure to supply chain and/or sales, custom and trade regulation (including tariffs) and technology issues
• Demonstrated understanding of governmental policy development and decision-making processes, including ability to identify and have access to key decision makers, particularly in manufacturing.
• Commitment to conducting GE Appliances business affairs with the highest integrity, including strict adherence to applicable laws but also in a manner consistent with GE Appliances values, which often go beyond mere legal compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective and inclusive leader.
• Demonstrated orientation towards business growth.
• Substantive understanding of key business issues and knowledge of finance mechanisms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to advise GEA personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to create successful partnerships with business leaders.
• Practical and enthusiastic problem-solver who is confident, flexible and calm and under fire.
• An ability to quickly prioritize as well as execute while exhibiting a sense of urgency, superb judgment and professional wisdom.
• Collaborates effectively with other legal team members.
• Proven creator and participant in informal issues and project teams.
• Goal oriented and a high degree of personal initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following subject matters: Mergers and acquisitions
• Supply chain and supplier quality
• International sourcing and/or sales
• Commercial (UCC) or distribution litigation
• General liability insurance
• Credit and/or secured transactions
• Competition law
• Commercial law counseling involving consumer products
• In-house practice in a consumer product or major manufacturing company

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.

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 [e-mail]

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community—building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.