Associate Counsel

Oatey

$144K — $237K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years in-house corporate law department experience
  • 0-2 years law firm experience
  • 2-5 years in-house corporate legal department experience with a manufacturer
  • Juris Doctor degree required
  • Admitted to Ohio Bar, or another state bar in which Oatey operates
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Pacer system.

Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts for Oatey's business operations.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters related to employment, product liability, and more.
  • Assist in conducting due diligence for M&A activities as needed.
  • Manage internal discovery efforts for select litigation cases.
  • Oversee and manage the company's product liability caseload.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Annual discretionary cash profit sharing program.
  • Immediate eligibility and 100% company match for 401(k) up to 5%.
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Significant company contributions to Health Savings Accounts for eligible plans.
  • Free short-term and long-term disability coverage for associates.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Access to resources supporting associate well-being, including mental health support.
Full Job Description
20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Position Summary:

Work alongside company's 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 Oatey's 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 company's 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:
$144,071.00 - $190,894.50 - $237,718.00 USD

Target 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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