Corporate Counsel bei Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric · Fort Wayne, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Fort Wayne
Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where your legal expertise directly shapes business outcomes? As Corporate Counsel, you’ll partner with leaders across the organization to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance on a wide range of matters—commercial transactions, corporate governance, compliance, litigation, and more. From drafting and negotiating key agreements to supporting acquisitions and managing global legal risks, this is your opportunity to have a broad impact while working closely with executives and decision-makers at every level.
Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.
Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
What you will be doing:
- Provides timely and practical legal advice to employees, executives, and directors.
- Conducts legal research, analyzes laws and regulations, and applies findings to business situations.
- Advises on a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, product liability, employment, commercial transactions, corporate governance, and other business matters.
- Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on a variety of commercial agreements.
- Identifies, assesses, and advises on legal risks related to corporate and transactional matters, recommending appropriate actions to mitigate exposure.
- Supports due diligence and documentation for acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other corporate transactions.
- Assists with the preparation of the Company’s SEC filings and related disclosures.
- Manages disputes and litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, and coordinating with outside counsel.
- Identifies opportunities to improve business processes and partners with process owners to implement enhancements.
- Manages relationships with outside counsel globally to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree (required).
- Juris doctorate in law (required).
- Three to five years of relevant experience (required).
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
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