Associate Counsel

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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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:

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Oatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications.

How to recognize official Oatey communication:

• Emails will come from @oatey.com or oatey@myworkday.com

• We do not use unofficial or misspelled domains

What Oatey will never do:

• Ask for payment or fees at any stage

• Request sensitive personal or financial information early in the process

• Make a job offer without interviews

If something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting recruiting@oatey.com.