Senior Counsel - Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Commercial Transactions

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?

This role will oversee legal aspects of privacy and cybersecurity compliance throughout the Company's global organization. It will also serve as a key member of the commercial Legal team, supporting appliance sales, including the US Sales and International Sales functions.
Position
Senior Counsel - Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Commercial Transactions
Location
USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Privacy

• Develop and implement a global privacy strategy that aligns with Company's objectives, relevant laws and regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead the Company's Privacy Committee and Executive Privacy Council.
• Provide legal advice on privacy-related matters, including compliance with global privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Draft and review privacy policies, procedures, internal and external facing privacy notices to ensure compliance with privacy and cybersecurity laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for privacy and security-related customer and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
• Develop data governance and classification standards with Company's information technology team.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as legal, information technology, engineering, and business units, to resolve complex privacy and risk management issues and to assess cybersecurity measures and response protocols.
• Stay informed of changes and developments in privacy laws, regulations, standards, and guidance, and communicate these changes effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Educate and train employees in data privacy and cybersecurity in order to foster a culture of security and privacy.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new products, programs, agreements, and initiatives, and update risk assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.
• Lead and manage outside counsel relationships, as necessary.

Commercial Transactions

• Provide strategic legal and business guidance to internal and external business clients.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements that drive profitable sales while mitigating risk in accordance with internal risk profiles.
• Manage legal aspects of sales pricing programming, such as rebates, MAP policies, and meet competition.
• Assist with a wide variety of legal issues related to product distribution, including managing dealer terminations and providing counsel on pricing issues.
• Negotiate and provide legal support in other strategic transactions.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with active bar membership, in good standing, in any US state.
• 10+ years practicing law in a law firm or corporate legal department, with focus on commercial transactions, privacy, and distribution law.
• Confident, positive, initiative-taking creative thinker with effective critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively.
• 7 years of privacy legal work experience, with 3 years at a large law firm advising on data privacy matters and 4 years at an in-house corporation advising on privacy matters.
• Demonstrated analytical experience, including assessing risk from a privacy and data protection perspective.
• Comprehensive understanding of US and international data privacy and security laws (e.g., CCPA, COPPA, HIPAA).
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications such as CIPP and/or CIPM.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the following subject matters:

• Privacy data governance strategies to meet global legal requirements, industry standards, and customer requirements, especially in the areas of emerging technologies, products, and services.
• In-house practice supporting privacy and product distribution for a major manufacturing company.
• Sales Pricing Programs and policies, specifically, Minimum Advertising Programs and price enforcement programs.
• UCC contract negotiation and drafting agreements.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

*This role is full-time onsite in Appliance Park in Louisville, KY.

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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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