GE Appliances, a Haier company · 4 months ago
Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expGE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. They are seeking a Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary to serve as the principal legal officer, providing strategic legal leadership and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. This role involves overseeing corporate governance, risk management, and leading a high-performing legal team.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO, Executive Council, and Board of Directors
Provide strategic counsel on corporate governance, compliance, enterprise risk, litigation, M&A, financing, labor and employment, intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory issues
Ensure legal perspectives are embedded in strategic planning, operations, and decision-making
Serve as the GE Appliances Chief Compliance Officer
Oversee corporate governance matters, including Board and committee support, fiduciary duties, ethics, and reporting
Lead enterprise-wide legal risk assessment and mitigation frameworks, ensuring compliance with U.S. and global regulatory requirements
Manage litigation, disputes, and investigations to protect the company’s assets, brand, and reputation
Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing, business-focused legal team
Select and manage outside counsel and expert advisors effectively and cost-efficiently
Collaborate across functions—including Finance, HR, IT, Compliance, and Government Relations—to ensure comprehensive risk and legal coverage
Oversee policies and practices to safeguard intellectual property, trade, cybersecurity, and data privacy
Champion GE Appliances’ values and culture by embedding integrity, compliance, and transparency into daily operations
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion within the legal team and across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar; eligible for admission in Kentucky
At least 15 years of broad-based global corporate legal experience, including top law firm training
Substantial in-house experience required; prior General Counsel or Deputy GC experience strongly preferred
Proven expertise in global corporate governance, complex commercial transactions, M&A, litigation management, and regulatory compliance
Experience advising Boards of Directors and senior leadership of global, consumer-facing, or manufacturing organizations a clear advantage
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
Strategic thinker with pragmatic business judgment and strong risk management instincts
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
High integrity, professional ethics, and sound judgment under pressure
Collaborative 'business partner' mentality with a low-ego, team-oriented approach
Preferred
Prior General Counsel or Deputy GC experience strongly preferred
Experience advising Boards of Directors and senior leadership of global, consumer-facing, or manufacturing organizations a clear advantage
Benefits
Flexible work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Company
GE Appliances, a Haier company
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Nolan
President & Chief Executive Officer
Marc Charnas
CFO & VP Corporate Strategy
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