Corporate Counsel - Watts Water Technologies Inc

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Legal Counsel role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, focusing on employment and labor law matters such as providing employment counseling, conducting investigations, and supporting collective bargaining negotiations. Additionally, your role will involve non-employment law duties such as reviewing marketing materials, assessing product liability risks, and contributing to global compliance initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, we offer significant visibility and the opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative in-house environment.

You Will:

• Advise the Human Resources Department on a range of issues, including concerning employee hiring and discipline issues, reductions in force, labor law, hotline investigations, policy development, and counsel regarding evolving statutory or regulatory employment and labor law issues and related training.

• Conduct internal investigations.

• Manage the claims and litigation portfolio.

• Support Risk Management regarding product liability claims, including claims, litigation and arbitration matters, and conducting product risk assessments.

• Provide legal counsel to the Marketing Department on advertising copy and marketing materials, concerning warnings/disclaimers and compliance with applicable legal regulations and laws, and review for legal approval promotions, press releases, point of sale marketing, product instructions and labels.

• Monitor environmental laws and regulations with potential business impact and advise partners.

• Review and respond to product quality or safety issues.

• Advise business clients on legal issues and risks, product development, approval processes, and Company policies and procedures.

• Offer legal support and guidance across a spectrum of matters including anti-corruption compliance, CPSC regulations, contract disputes, insurance, and regulatory product and issues compliance.

You Have:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting with experience providing employment counseling.

• Litigation experience should include commercial disputes, employment litigation, and product liability claims. 

• In-house experience preferred.

• Experience in employment law and employment counseling.

• Experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, WARN, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act pf 1967, and applicable state laws.

• Expertise in litigation strategy and rules of civil procedure.

• Experience in product liability litigation; consumer products and/or manufacturing experience a plus.

• Deposition experience and other hands-on litigation experience, such as arguing motions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Work in office environment.
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.