Associate Counsel
Cleveland, TN - USA
Job Summary
Why Oatey
Since 1916 Oatey has provided reliable high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries with a commitment to delivering quality building trust and improving lives. Today Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey Cherne Keeney Quick Drain Hercules Dearborn Oatey Canada William H. Harvey Masters Contact Belanger Lansas and Durgo.
At Oatey were doing big things and by joining us youll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative inclusive high-performance environment with the confidence that your company cares about you our customers and our to make an impact in a place where you matter
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Position Summary:
Work alongside companys general counsel to provide legal services to the company. Ensure all company policies conform to relevant legal standards. Review and negotiate contracts. Help manage and direct outside counsel. Manage discovery efforts in litigated cases.
Position Responsibilities:
Review draft and negotiate contracts involving all aspects of Oateys business including contracts with customers and suppliers.
Assist general counsel with advising internal stakeholders on a variety of legal matters including those related to employment product liability environmental customs intellectual property and insurance.
Assist as needed with conducting due diligence and generally supporting M&A activities.
Manage internal discovery efforts on select cases. Work with internal stakeholders to identify and produce relevant documents. Review same.
Oversee companys product liability caseload.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience:
0-2 years In-house corporate law department
0-2 years Law firm experience
2-5 years In-house corporate legal department with a manufacturer.
Advanced Microsoft Word advanced skills
Basic Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Pacer system skills.
Intermediate Legal Research Tools (e.g. Westlaw Practice Point)
Education and Certification:
Juris Doctor required
Admitted to Ohio Bar or the Bar of another state in which Oatey operates.
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Compensation Range for the Position:
$144071.00 - $190894.50 - $237718.00 USDTarget Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:
18.00%Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.
Oatey Total Rewards
Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k) including 100% company match up to 5% of eligible compensation
Market leading health insurance including medical dental vision and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being including resource groups EAP and dedicated mental health support.
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About Company
We've set the standard for quality in rough plumbing products, and we've innovated to help make your best work even better.