Senior Legal Counsel – Sales Operations

About the role

Midea America is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its North American sales organization. The role provides strategic legal guidance on commercial activities, promotional initiatives, employment matters, and corporate governance, acting as a key partner to the Head of Legal.

Key responsibilities

• Advise sales teams on commercial contracts, pricing programs, promotions, and customer‑facing initiatives.
• Review, negotiate and draft sales, distribution, supply, and marketing agreements.
• Provide guidance on advertising, promotional materials, and product claims.
• Support corporate governance, compliance programs, and employment‑related matters.
• Improve legal processes, develop templates and playbooks, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior legal talent and serve as a strategic sounding board to the Head of Legal.

Required profile

• J.D. degree and a license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in‑house setting.
• Strong commercial contracting and business counselling experience.

Required skills

• Expertise in commercial contract negotiation and drafting.
• Ability to provide business‑oriented, actionable legal advice.
• Experience with corporate governance, compliance, and employment law.

What we offer

• Work‑life balance with flexible arrangements.
• Comprehensive insurance and benefits package.
• Opportunities to learn and grow within a global manufacturing leader.