Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better 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 togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey

Position

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How Youll Create Possibilities

Strategic Legal Leadership

• 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.

Governance & Risk Management

• 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 companys assets brand and reputation.

Operational Excellence

• 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 functionsincluding Finance HR IT Compliance and Government Relationsto ensure comprehensive risk and legal coverage.
• Oversee policies and practices to safeguard intellectual property trade cybersecurity and data privacy.

Culture & Ethics

• 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.

What Youll Bring to Our Team

Education & Licensure

• 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.

Experience

• 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.

Skills & Attributes

• 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.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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