Overview
An organization specializing in on-demand filtered water solutions is seeking an Associate Counsel to support its legal department. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal guidance across the company, managing routine legal matters, and helping to develop efficient legal processes.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including master service agreements, customer and vendor contracts, leases, licensing agreements, and other operational contracts.
- Advise business units on regulatory compliance related to privacy, data security, consumer protection, commercial, and employment laws.
- Provide guidance on employment law matters, policy interpretation, and HR-related issues in coordination with HR leadership.
- Support litigation and dispute resolution efforts, manage outside counsel, and oversee internal fact development.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to provide clear, actionable recommendations.
- Assist in drafting, updating, and implementing internal policies, processes, templates, and compliance standards.
- Identify legal risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support informed, risk-balanced business decisions.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, and other departments to provide practical legal guidance that enables business objectives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
- 4-6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including commercial contracting and corporate work; in-house experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Strong skills in drafting, issues spotting, and negotiation.
- Ability to communicate clear and practical legal guidance to non-lawyers.
- Highly responsive, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment with minimal supervision.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting employment and labor law matters.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance in privacy, data security, and consumer protection.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- 401(k) plan with a 50% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Unlimited paid time away.
- Parental leave.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Coaching and professional development.
- Compensation includes salary, commission, benefits, and incentive awards.
Location
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with operations across North America and Puerto Rico.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer provides equal opportunity in all employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, benefits, training, or social and recreational programs.