Associate Counsel

Kinetico is looking for a Associate Counsel to join our commercial service team. 

The Associate Counsel will provide guidance and direction from a legal perspective to Kinetico management and employees. They will oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance activities of the company with direction from the General Counsel. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supporting General Counsel with the implementation of the legal function’s strategic goals. 
2. Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and managing legal risk across the business. 
3. Providing accurate, timely and actionable advice to corporate functional leadership across a range of areas including sale and procurement agreements, service/consulting agreements, sales/marketing, supply chain initiatives, trade compliance, and general contract/employment law. 
4. Assist in the design and development, implementation and promotion of legal, compliance and risk management best practices including governance structures, company policies and procedures.
5. Coordinate, manage, and provide direction to external counsel and other third-party service providers as needed. 
6. Designing and delivering legal training to the business as required.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.

What you will need to succeed:

Education & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.  Active license to practice law.
• 5-8+ years of legal experience, including previous in-house counsel experience
• Demonstrated ability to business partner and provide strategic foresight for the business to ensure all legal aspects and routes are considered. 
• Well experienced in establishing best-in-class legal practices with a strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to support the business and financial goals for the company.
• Proven success in partnering across the organization and leveraging external networks to support legal needs; ability to operate and address a variety of legal and business issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to implement and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, partner and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Competencies:

• Good understanding of the organization and ability to turn that knowledge into actionable programs that impact the business’ global long-term and strategic goals.
• Quality of key internal and external relationships.
• Measurable effectiveness of Legal strategies.
• Recommends, implements and/or optimizes legal process, structure, and governance procedures across the organization.
• Timely delivery of initiatives and services.
• Staying up to date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the business and its sector.

Compensation: 

• Salary, Exempt. Compensation commensurate with experience. Bonus Eligible. 

Travel: 

• Approximately 20% Domestic and International Travel 

 Location: 

• Kinetico Corporate Headquarters, Newbury, OH

 Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage 
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit 
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference: 

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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