Jobs · Legal · Kentucky

Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

GE Appliances, a Haier company · Louisville, KY · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as legal counsel on regulatory and public policy matters affecting products, business operations, and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead legal support for regulatory rulemaking, advocacy strategy, and submissions to federal, state, and other governmental agencies.
  • Draft, review, and help shape agency comments, position statements, and other regulatory advocacy materials in partnership with internal stakeholders and external industry groups.
  • Represent the company in interactions with regulators, trade associations, and standards organizations, as appropriate.
  • Advise business partners on legal and regulatory developments in areas such as energy efficiency, refrigerants, chemicals, packaging and EPR, right to repair, and sustainability-related requirements.
  • Partner with engineering, product management, compliance, and other functions to assess regulatory risk, interpret new requirements, and support business decision-making.
  • Monitor and analyze proposed and enacted laws, regulations, codes, and standards to identify legal risks, business impacts, and strategic opportunities.
  • Provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance that aligns regulatory strategy with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 7+ years of relevant legal and/or regulatory experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government, or similarly complex environment.
  • Significant experience analyzing, interpreting, and advising on regulatory, legislative, or administrative law matters.
  • Experience supporting regulatory advocacy, including rulemaking comments, agency submissions, or similar external-facing work.
  • Strong legal drafting, issue-spotting, and risk assessment skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate complex legal/regulatory issues into clear business guidance.
  • Ability to manage multiple high priority matters independently with sound judgment and strong attention to detail.

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