• Job Description

  Req#: R-108573

  Job Posting:

  The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal advice and guidance regarding a wide range of complex business matters, providing high quality, business focused legal support directly to a national business.

  This position provides direction and leadership to management teams to assist in the development and growth of business consistent with overall company strategy and directive. This role supports multiple customer groups.

  Location:

  This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid out of Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA , in accordance with company policy.

  Core Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal analysis and support for various commercial transactions, including structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and working with the business to establish efficient standard contract terms.

  • Assist in the establishment, implementation, and communication of formal policies, processes and procedures with respect to contract lifecycle management. Familiarity with Icertis helpful but not required.

  • Keep abreast of applicable legal developments, legislation and regulations that impact activities and perform industry research on legal matters related to the specific products and suppliers.

  • Coordinate with legal/risk management counsel in litigation matters and advise business owners in strategy and settlement negotiations.

  • Collaborate with internal legal authorities to ensure applicability and sufficiency of existing practices (e.g. Compliance, Government Contracts, Employment, etc.) and assist with training activities relating to these practices.

  • Identify issues and provide advice and counsel regarding antitrust/competition law, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental, regulatory and other compliance considerations as they may impact sourcing activity.

  • Provide the business groups with outstanding internal customer service.

  • Willingness to assume additional responsibilities as needed.

  Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; Admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

  • Minimum 4+ years of post-admission legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house counsel preferred.

  • Experience in domestic contract drafting and negotiation, including experience and familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

  • Demonstrated ability to resolve legal issues quickly and effectively.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with peers and internal clients across a global organization as well as independently (including remotely).

  • Proven business judgment, including the ability to anticipate and analyze impact and consequences of decisions/initiatives and recommendations.

  • Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with personnel and management at all levels of the organization.

  • Effective time management and organizational skills.

  • High motivation and results-oriented work ethic.

  • Ability to lead more than one initiative at once.

  Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

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  Pay Range:

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  Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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  $9,225.00 - $15,033.70

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  Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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  This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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  The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

  Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

  Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

• About the company

  S distributor of plumbing supplies, PVF, waterworks and fire and fabrication products.

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