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$180,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Midea America About Midea America Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. As the world’s top maker of home appliances, Midea is proud of its 166,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including here in the U.S. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., with an innovation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, Midea America is dedicated to providing practical innovations that surprise and delight, creating moments to cherish at home. Midea's lineup of appliances - from refrigerators to air conditioners, laundry solutions and floor care - are high quality, reliable, and affordable. By thoughtfully engineering performance, convenience, and design into every product, Midea delivers on the promise of every appliance - to make your life a little easier. Job Summary Reporting directly to the General Counsel of Midea North America, this senior role leverages 10+ years of broad-based legal experience to manage significant risks, drive key initiatives, mentor junior legal staff, and support business objectives within the consumer goods and manufacturing sectors. Requires deep expertise in CPSC regulations, commercial transactions, manufacturing law, and contract management. Key Responsibilities: Product Safety (CPSC):
Advise on compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, including safety standards (e.g., CPSIA, FHSA), recall protocols, incident reporting (Sec. 15(b)), and product labeling requirements. Collaborate with product/QA teams on risk assessments. Dispute Resolution:
Manage pre-litigation disputes and outside counsel, including settlement negotiations, participation in mediations, and drafting or reviewing settlement and release agreements. Employment Law:
Provide legal guidance to Human Resources on matters such as employee relations, performance management, investigations, and employment disputes. Risk Management:
Advise on legal aspects of manufacturing operations, product development, intellectual property protection, and regulatory affairs. Stakeholder Support:
Advise cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Supply Chain) on legal risks in business initiatives. Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active member , in good standing, of the New Jersey Bar or be able to obtain an in-house license in 6 months. Experience:
10+ years of progressive, relevant legal experience, preferably with significant in-house counsel experience at a multinational manufacturing or consumer goods company. Proven expertise in CPSC regulations and general consumer product safety compliance. Strong understanding of commercial law and legal issues pertinent to manufacturing, supply chain, and product lifecycle. Experience in analyzing legal risks and performance using global metrics. High degree of business acumen and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, % Bonus Comprehensive benefit package, to learn more, please visit Careers Page (midea.com) Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Seniority level
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Senior Legal Counsel
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Midea America 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Legal Counsel
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Midea America Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Midea America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Midea America About Midea America Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. As the world’s top maker of home appliances, Midea is proud of its 166,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including here in the U.S. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., with an innovation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, Midea America is dedicated to providing practical innovations that surprise and delight, creating moments to cherish at home. Midea's lineup of appliances - from refrigerators to air conditioners, laundry solutions and floor care - are high quality, reliable, and affordable. By thoughtfully engineering performance, convenience, and design into every product, Midea delivers on the promise of every appliance - to make your life a little easier. Job Summary Reporting directly to the General Counsel of Midea North America, this senior role leverages 10+ years of broad-based legal experience to manage significant risks, drive key initiatives, mentor junior legal staff, and support business objectives within the consumer goods and manufacturing sectors. Requires deep expertise in CPSC regulations, commercial transactions, manufacturing law, and contract management. Key Responsibilities: Product Safety (CPSC):
Advise on compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, including safety standards (e.g., CPSIA, FHSA), recall protocols, incident reporting (Sec. 15(b)), and product labeling requirements. Collaborate with product/QA teams on risk assessments. Dispute Resolution:
Manage pre-litigation disputes and outside counsel, including settlement negotiations, participation in mediations, and drafting or reviewing settlement and release agreements. Employment Law:
Provide legal guidance to Human Resources on matters such as employee relations, performance management, investigations, and employment disputes. Risk Management:
Advise on legal aspects of manufacturing operations, product development, intellectual property protection, and regulatory affairs. Stakeholder Support:
Advise cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Supply Chain) on legal risks in business initiatives. Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active member , in good standing, of the New Jersey Bar or be able to obtain an in-house license in 6 months. Experience:
10+ years of progressive, relevant legal experience, preferably with significant in-house counsel experience at a multinational manufacturing or consumer goods company. Proven expertise in CPSC regulations and general consumer product safety compliance. Strong understanding of commercial law and legal issues pertinent to manufacturing, supply chain, and product lifecycle. Experience in analyzing legal risks and performance using global metrics. High degree of business acumen and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, % Bonus Comprehensive benefit package, to learn more, please visit Careers Page (midea.com) Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology, Supply Chain, and Analyst Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Midea America by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles.
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