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A.O. Smith Associate General Counsel in United States
Associate General Counsel
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Date: May 22, 2024
Location: Milwaukee, WI, US, 53224
Company: A. O. Smith Corporation
Company / Location Information
We are one of the leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies in the world. We are a $3.9 billion company with 150-year history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.
Primary Function
A. O. Smith Corporation is seeking an experienced, business-oriented corporate attorney to join our fourteen-attorney Legal Department as Associate General Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will be involved in a broad range of legal, corporate, compliance and department issues, with a focus on legal and regulatory compliance consulting for the corporation and business units, as well as corporate compliance program and litigation. The Director of Global Compliance, Director of Trade Compliance and Assistant General Counsel – Head of Litigation will report to this role.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for SBUs on Legal and Regulatory compliance advise, including distribution, competition, labeling, product certification and compliance , tariff, trade, environmental and DOE, EPA and local regulatory compliance
Direct and oversee Global Corporate Compliance Program , focus ing on training, audit, policy creation, code of conduct and investigations , including overs ight of the China compliance program
O versee all litigation and dispute resolution matters , with the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation reporting to this role.
Direct and oversee outside counsel and other subject matter experts on a wide variety of legal, regulatory and operational matters
Role Specific Responsibilities
Ethics
Demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization
Building Relationships and Using Influence
Demonstrate a positive, professional, and collaborative demeanor in order to gain the confidence, trust and reliance of colleagues around the world
Supervisory experience
Develop and maintain a strong network of relationships inside and outside the organization to support the objectives of the Legal Department and the Company
Demonstrate appreciation of and sensitivity toward a wide range of cultural and personal differences
Must be a team player
Business | Legal Acumen
Achieve an understanding of the Company’s business, policies, people, goals and risks
Speak in lay terms to a range of audiences about legal opportunities and challenges for the Company
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
10+ years of related experience, in-house and experience at a major law firm required.
Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business and legal acumen
Experience advising a global, publicly traded manufacturing company, preferably whose products are regulated by DOE, EPA, or other regulatory agency.
Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.
Education
Juris Doctorate
Years of Experience
Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience
We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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