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Job Description:
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At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions, to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 11,250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
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As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
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Pentair is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our legal team in Golden Valley, MN. This position will support Pentair’s Pool segment and business unit and also support other legal and compliance initiatives as a member of the legal team. The position will report to Pentair’s General Counsel. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today!
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You will:
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<li> Provide the full scope of direct legal support to the Pool segment and business unit, which includes advising on the areas of commercial and manufacturing related transactions, marketing, risk and safety, anti-trust, and real estate</li>
<li> Provide advice and counsel to the Pool sales and procurement teams, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, as well as leading a team with respect to legal and compliance issues</li>
<li> Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, vendors and product dealers and distributors</li>
<li> Serve as an accountable, strategic business partner to global P&L leaders, providing actionable advice that can be swiftly incorporated into risk-based, commercial decisions</li>
<li> Collaborate with legal team members and business partners on cross-border transactions, corporate initiatives, centers of excellence, and standardization efforts</li>
<li> Support the broader legal team as requested, including with respect to strategic transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and compliance matters, litigation and claims</li>
<li> Provide training to company business partners on various contracting, risk management, legal, and compliance topics</li>
<li> Perform special projects and support continuous improvement of legal department standard work, knowledge management and processes</li>
<li> Support policy and process coordination among all constituencies, including enterprise, business unit and regional legal teams, finance and accounting teams, customers and vendors</li>
<li> Manage governmental or quasi-governmental inquiries (environmental, safety, customs or otherwise) as needed</li>
<li> Where outside expertise is appropriate, effectively manage the work and expense of external law firms</li>
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Key Qualifications:
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<li> JD from accredited law school of recognized standing and currently licensed to practice law in the United States</li>
<li> A minimum of 10-12 years of legal experience desired</li>
<li> In house legal experience is a plus</li>
<li> Experience leading a team is a plus</li>
<li> Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts</li>
<li> Experience effectively managing commercial transactions and deals</li>
<li> Results oriented, displays sound judgment and ability to balance business considerations and gets results while maintaining effective business relationships with varied constituencies</li>
<li> Ability to provide excellent, timely customer service in a fast-paced and quickly-evolving business environment. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar and tasks and projects</li>
<li> Quick learner who can handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well both independently and as member of a team</li>
<li> Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Is able to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.</li>
<li> High degree of discretion and judgment; absolute confidentiality and integrity</li>
<li> Understands how to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. Proactive and reliable</li>
<li> International law and foreign language experience a plus</li>
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Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Diversity and Inclusion:
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With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
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We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
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<li> Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership</li>
<li> Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels</li>
<li> Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture</li>
<li> Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory</li>
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