Assistant General Counsel

Watts Water Technologies•North Andover, MA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Watts is looking for an experienced attorney possessing prior experience with contracts, general corporate matters, securities and M&A. We are a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse, HVAC and Hot Water, Plumbing and Flow Control, Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting. We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

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.