Corporate In-House Counsel

Hisense USA•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented In-House Counsel to lead and manage the company’s compliance function in the United States. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust corporate risk management and compliance framework, with a strong focus on data privacy and transfer, product liability and marketing, and antitrust and competition issue compliance. The ideal candidate is proactive, practical, and comfortable working in a fast-growing, cross-border business environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active U.S. bar license (Georgia preferred or ability to register in-house in Georgia)
5–10 years of relevant legal experience as an in-house counsel or in law firm
Strong knowledge of U.S. data privacy, security, and transfer laws at both state and federal levels
Familiarity with consumer electronics and home appliances products compliance frameworks and marketing laws
Solid experience in antitrust and competition law (pricing, distribution, channel management)
Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Legal experience in manufacturing, consumer electronics, or related industries is strongly preferred.
Experience building or managing compliance programs is a plus

Responsibilities

Compliance and Risk Management
Identify legal and compliance risks across business operations and support on internal audit and compliance review.
Establish, implement, and continuously improve the company’s risk management and compliance program, with the focus on data security, antirust compliance, and product liability and marketing.
Review and improve internal policies, including but not limited to Code of Conduct and compliance guidelines, to promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the company.
Data Privacy and Security
Advise the business team on the implementation and practice of consumer data privacy and data transfer laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Support the review and update of product and company website related data protection and privacy policies.
Establish data security incident response plans.
Antitrust and Competition Law
Advise the business team on antitrust related issues, particularly on pricing strategies implementation, to ensure legal compliance and to reduce antitrust risks.
Develop and deliver antitrust compliance training to the business team.
Product Compliance and Marketing
Monitor regulatory development related to consumer electronics and home appliances products to ensure company products meet applicable U.S. regulatory and safety standards.
Review product labeling, manuals, warranty, and marketing materials for legal compliance.
Coordinate with outside counsel in response to product liability related litigations.
Commercial Contracts and Other Legal Support
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
Provide day-to-day legal advice to business teams.
Communicate and cooperate with headquarters legal team as needed.
Manage and coordinate with external counsel as needed.