Associate General Counsel, Sales

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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