Corporate Counsel- Direct Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to the Direct Sourcing team on supplier-facing matters.
• Advise on legal matters arising from the sourcing of raw materials, components, equipment and other products used in manufacturing.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to supply agreements, terms and conditions for purchase, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support the business in managing supplier risk, including but not limited to providing legal support for any disputes, claims, or contract enforcement matters that may arise.
• Advisory on applicable laws and regulations relating to sourcing matters.
• Support supplier onboarding and due diligence in coordination with procurement stakeholders.
• Help develop training and reference materials for the Direct Sourcing team.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding contracting processes and governance.
• Manage external counsel where needed, while controlling legal spend.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. state and ability to obtain membership to the Kentucky Bar.
• 5+ years practicing law in a law firm and/or corporate legal department, with expertise in commercial transactions.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, including supply agreements.
• Experience with using contract lifecycle management tools to process contracts.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues relevant to sourcing.
• Experience handling commercial disputes and claims.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and issue spotting skills with sound judgment and the ability to balance legal and business considerations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed to support business partners.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute. This includes creating solutions that empower our colleagues, strengthen our communities, reinforce a sense of belonging, and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are dedicated to building a deeply connected organization by embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, which emphasizes engagement, belonging, and connection. At GE Appliances, we believe in offering flexibility to our employees to balance the needs of the individual, team, and organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.