Senior IP & Business Strategy Counsel

GE Appliances; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks an Associate General Counsel – Intellectual Property & Business Strategy in Louisville, KY. This senior legal leader will shape enterprise IP strategy, drive cross-functional collaboration, and support global expansion with a focus on smart, connected, and sustainable technologies.

Responsibilities include developing and protecting IP portfolios, monetizing IP through licensing and partnerships, and guiding complex M&A and strategic transactions to enable

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience leading IP strategy and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of enterprise IP strategy aligned to innovation pipelines (smart appliances, IoT, sustainability).
• Oversee patent portfolio development and lifecycle management with global scope.
• Drive IP monetization through licensing, joint development, and partnerships.
• Serve as strategic advisor on M&A deal structuring, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
• Lead cross-functional teams across legal, engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and commercial units.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks an Associate General Counsel – Intellectual Property & Business Strategy in Louisville, KY. This senior legal leader will shape enterprise IP strategy, drive cross-functional collaboration, and support global expansion with a focus on smart, connected, and sustainable technologies.

Responsibilities include developing and protecting IP portfolios, monetizing IP through licensing and partnerships, and guiding complex M&A and strategic transactions to enable