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.
Interested in joining us on our journey?
The Associate General Counsel, Sales will serve as a key legal advisor to our Sales organization, partnering closely with business leaders to support growth while managing legal and compliance risk. This role will provide practical, business-focused counsel across a broad range of sales and commercial matters.
This is a highly visible role for a senior attorney who brings strong commercial judgment, deep experience supporting sales organizations, and the ability to influence outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Position:
Associate General Counsel, Sales
Location:
USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities
What You'll Do:
What You'll Bring to Our Team
What You'll Bring / Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
What You'll Do:
- Serve as the primary legal partner to the Sales organization on strategic and day-to-day commercial matters
- Advise on customer agreements, sales programs, promotions, channel strategy, rebates, and other go-to-market initiatives
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and non-standard business terms
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Commercial Operations, Finance, Compliance, Marketing, and other stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal risk
- Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risks related to sales practices and commercial activity
- Develop practical guidance, templates, and scalable processes that improve speed, consistency, and risk management
- Support resolution of escalated customer and commercial issues
- Manage a team of attorneys and paralegals
What You'll Bring / Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 12+ years of practice
- Significant legal experience supporting commercial and/or sales organizations, ideally in-house
- Deep experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial agreements
- Strong knowledge of legal issues affecting sales organizations, including emerging markets, channel arrangements, and related commercial risk
- Excellent business judgment and the ability to provide clear, practical advice in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including experience advising senior business leaders
- High standards of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting a large, matrixed sales organization
- Background in manufacturing, finance, consumer products, retail, distribution, or other commercial environments
- Experience in emerging markets, M&A, and joint ventures
- Experience building playbooks, templates, and scalable legal processes