Assistant General Counsel

Watts Water•North Andover, MA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Watts is looking for an experienced attorney possessing prior experience with contracts, general corporate matters, securities and M&A.

Requirements

Law degree (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.
5+ years of experience in corporate, securities and M&A matters
Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements and other contracts
Large law firm experience highly preferred
In-house experience not required but a plus
Ability to provide practical legal advice to business personnel at all levels of an organization
Strong working knowledge of corporate, contract and federal securities laws
Excellent communication skills, both speaking and writing
Self-starter with creative mind who takes initiative and ownership of projects while maintaining good communication with his/her supervisor
Experience working effectively with senior-level management
Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed
Comfortable and confident in thinking independently and making his/her own decisions
Ability to quickly and accurately recognize areas of risk/opportunity
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Well-organized and able to work on tight timelines while handling multiple projects
Strong collaborator who works well cross-functionally with both legal and business personnel
Willingness to travel periodically

Responsibilities

Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including customer and vendor agreements, R&D and license agreements and product warranties.
Provide legal support for the Company’s SEC filings, including Section 16 filings (Forms 3/4/5), Annual/Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K/Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, Form SD, and Registration Statements.
Support all legal aspects for domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Oversee subsidiary management and corporate recordkeeping.
Advise on relevant corporate governance, investor relations, insider trading and other public company policies and processes.
Manage legal aspects of conflict minerals data collection and SEC reporting.
Provide support to the Legal Department and/or the Americas business on other legal topics that may come up from time to time, including antitrust, corporate real estate, government contracting and regulatory and commercial matters.