Senior Manager, Legal - Commercial/Sales
Apply NowCompany: Whirlpool Corp
Location: Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Description:
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
The Legal General team performs a variety of legal activities in accordance with the established standards of the legal profession to protect the organization's reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Prepares legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (e.g., loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures, employment contracts). Represents the organization in legal proceedings before courts, government agencies, or other authorities.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a critical Senior Manager, Legal - Commercial/Sales position located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This position will act as primary counsel for the North American business-to-business and consumer direct sales and post-purchase experience teams working with several large U.S. National Accounts as well as Whirlpool's Consumer Service (including warranty administration and field service), consumer products Business Units, and direct-to-consumer ".com" sites and mobile applications, among other functions.
In this position, you will work closely with the business team and senior management on a variety of matters including sales, distribution, ecommerce strategy, marketing, pricing and promotions, privacy, regulatory, and compliance. This is a dynamic and fast paced role with opportunity to help drive business results and product leadership to meet the needs of our trade customers and consumers while proactively protecting the company on legal and regulatory risks as well as helping to drive process improvement and legal training throughout the organization. This position will report to the Commercial Legal Director accountable for North American major appliance sales, post-purchase, Whirlpool Canada, and the global INSINKERATOR business. #LI-DD1
Your responsibilities will include
Minimum requirements
Preferred skills and experiences
What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
The team you will be a part of
The Legal General team performs a variety of legal activities in accordance with the established standards of the legal profession to protect the organization's reputation and business interests and help ensure it complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Prepares legal contracts, letters of agreement, and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters (e.g., loans, leases, purchase agreements, acquisitions, divestitures, employment contracts). Represents the organization in legal proceedings before courts, government agencies, or other authorities.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill a critical Senior Manager, Legal - Commercial/Sales position located at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This position will act as primary counsel for the North American business-to-business and consumer direct sales and post-purchase experience teams working with several large U.S. National Accounts as well as Whirlpool's Consumer Service (including warranty administration and field service), consumer products Business Units, and direct-to-consumer ".com" sites and mobile applications, among other functions.
In this position, you will work closely with the business team and senior management on a variety of matters including sales, distribution, ecommerce strategy, marketing, pricing and promotions, privacy, regulatory, and compliance. This is a dynamic and fast paced role with opportunity to help drive business results and product leadership to meet the needs of our trade customers and consumers while proactively protecting the company on legal and regulatory risks as well as helping to drive process improvement and legal training throughout the organization. This position will report to the Commercial Legal Director accountable for North American major appliance sales, post-purchase, Whirlpool Canada, and the global INSINKERATOR business. #LI-DD1
Your responsibilities will include
- Serve as a strategic and legal advisor to the relevant leadership teams to drive favorable results and protect the Company.
- Negotiate and advise on a variety of commercial relationships, sales and distribution agreements, and competition related matters
- Advise on a variety of marketing, ecommerce, privacy, ecommerce, and related matters, including pricing and promotions, direct-to-consumer marketplace and sales legal considerations, product claim development and substantiation, manufacturer's warranty administration, service contract, and related compliance, advertising review and regulatory and consumer protection laws
- Draft, review, and support in negotiating agreements relating to a Whirlpool's sales and distribution including sales agreements and other commercial agreements
- Identify, develop and implement effective and dynamic legal training, and process to drive education and efficiency across the organization
- Work effectively with business leaders, including demonstrating the ability to develop strong internal relationships across various levels of our organization; to give pragmatic and actionable advice on specific legal matters; and to drive results, a culture of integrity, and values-driven performance.
- Engaging collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues in legal department, including a deep and talented bench of non-lawyer staff
Minimum requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Admission to, and in good standing with, at least one state bar (with ability to seek admission to Michigan bar)
- 5+ years of legal experience
Preferred skills and experiences
- Substantive experience in advising clients in areas such as sales, marketing, direct to consumer, antitrust, contracts, or financial services
- Substantive experience in advising clients in areas such as sales, marketing, direct to consumer, antitrust, contracts, or financial services
- Ability to prioritize and manage a large volume of concurrent projects
- Strong negotiation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills
- Collaborative approach and mindset
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results as a member of a cross functional team
- In-house experience supporting direct-to-consumer, ecommerce, and/or post-purchase business units preferred.
- Driving efficiencies and continuous improvement in legal operations
What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.