Senior Corporate Counsel - Direct Sourcing

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Corporate Counsel for Direct Sourcing in Louisville, KY. You will advise on supplier contracts, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and support onboarding and due diligence to manage supplier risk.

The role requires a JD, active bar membership, and 5+ years in commercial law. Occasional travel and collaboration with procurement stakeholders are expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state.
• 5+ years practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal department, with expertise in commercial transactions.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, including supply agreements.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues relevant to sourcing.
• Experience handling disputes and claims, with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to the Direct Sourcing team on supplier-facing matters.
• Advise on legal matters arising from sourcing of raw materials, components, equipment, and products.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a range of commercial agreements including supply and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support supplier onboarding and due diligence in coordination with procurement stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on contracting processes and governance.
• Manage external counsel and control legal spend.

Skills

Bar admission

Project management

Commercial transactions

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Corporate Counsel for Direct Sourcing in Louisville, KY. You will advise on supplier contracts, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and support onboarding and due diligence to manage supplier risk.

The role requires a JD, active bar membership, and 5+ years in commercial law. Occasional travel and collaboration with procurement stakeholders are expected in a fast-paced environment.