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?
Reporting directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary serves as the principal legal officer of GE Appliances. The VP, General Counsel is a member of the senior leadership team and strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Council, and Board of Directors. This leader has overall responsibility for the vision, strategy, and delivery of the company's global legal services, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management functions. The VP, General Counsel ensures that business goals are achieved within a strong ethical, legal, and regulatory framework, while advancing GE Appliances' mission to "make good things, for life."
Position Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary
Location USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll 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 company's 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 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.
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 You'll 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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