GE Appliances

Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

GE Appliances$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 complex environments.
  • Significant expertise in analyzing and advising on regulatory matters.
  • Experience in regulatory advocacy and external submissions.
  • Strong skills in legal drafting and risk assessment.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and simplify complex issues for business guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as legal counsel on regulatory and public policy matters.
  • Lead support for regulatory rulemaking and advocacy strategies.
  • Draft and review agency comments and advocacy materials.
  • Represent the company in regulatory interactions and with trade associations.
  • Advise on legal developments in energy, chemicals, and sustainability.
  • Partner with internal functions to assess regulatory risks.
  • Monitor laws and regulations to identify business impacts and opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements to balance individual and team needs.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workforce.
  • Empowering culture that encourages contribution from all employees.
  • Support for professional growth through ongoing engagement and collaboration.
  • Opportunities to work on challenging regulatory issues in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
As Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, you will provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on product-related regulatory matters affecting the business. You will engage in regulatory advocacy, state and federal rulemaking, and defense of agency investigations and penalty matters while partnering closely with engineering, product management, operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to advocate for commercially practical positions on emerging regulatory developments, support implementation of new and existing requirements, and engage with stakeholders across the business and the industry to resolve business challenges. This role combines legal judgment, regulatory subject matter knowledge, and external engagement to support business strategy in areas including energy efficiency, refrigerants, chemicals, packaging/EPR, right to repair, and related policy matters. Position Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Affairs Location USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities Key Responsibilities 3 Serve as legal counsel on regulatory and public policy matters affecting products, business operations, and strategic initiatives. 3 Lead legal support for regulatory rulemaking, advocacy strategy, and submissions to federal, state, and other governmental agencies. 3 Draft, review, and help shape agency comments, position statements, and other regulatory advocacy materials in partnership with internal stakeholders and external industry groups. 3 Represent the company in interactions with regulators, trade associations, and standards organizations, as appropriate. 3 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. 3 Partner with engineering, product management, compliance, and other functions to assess regulatory risk, interpret new requirements, and support business decision-making. 3 Monitor and analyze proposed and enacted laws, regulations, codes, and standards to identify legal risks, business impacts, and strategic opportunities. 3 Provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance that aligns regulatory strategy with business objectives. What You'll Bring to Our Team Required Qualifications 3 Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 3 Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction. 3 7+ years of relevant legal and/or regulatory experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government, or similarly complex environment. 3 Significant experience analyzing, interpreting, and advising on regulatory, legislative, or administrative law matters. 3 Experience supporting regulatory advocacy, including rulemaking comments, agency submissions, or similar external-facing work. 3 Strong legal drafting, issue-spotting, and risk assessment skills. 3 Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate complex legal/regulatory issues into clear business guidance. 3 Ability to manage multiple high priority matters independently with sound judgment and strong attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications 3 Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, energy, environmental, or other highly regulated industries. 3 Experience with agencies, trade associations, or standards bodies relevant to product regulation. 3 Familiarity with energy efficiency, refrigerants, chemicals regulation, packaging/EPR, right to repair, and sustainability-related regulatory frameworks. 3 Experience with codes and standards development processes. 3 In-house legal experience advising business and technical stakeholders. #LI-MS 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.

About GE Appliances

GE Appliances is a home appliance manufacturer that produces a range of products including refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and laundry machines. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Group, a Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home appliances company. The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its products and practices. GE Appliances has manufacturing facilities in the US and has a presence in over 100 countries.
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Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2004

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