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Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Role Summary:

This position will provide pragmatic advice and counsel in a timely and responsive manner on a broad range of employment law issues, including hiring, benefits, employee relations, performance management, discipline, termination, restructuring, leaves of absence, accommodations, EEOC compliance, and wage & hour compliance. The position will also conduct investigations, negotiate dispute resolutions provide internal training and policy development & interpretation, and oversee employment litigation. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel.

Responsibilities

+ Providing strategic legal counsel on and guiding compliance with federal, state, & local employment laws in the US and Canada

+ Developing, improving, & implementing policies, plans, & practices

+ Partnering with HR & the business for business-focused solutions that manage risk

+ Keeping abreast of employment-related legal developments & engaging proactively to drive compliance & implement risk-mitigating strategies

+ Reviewing & drafting agreements & various employment documentation

+ Developing trusted partner relationships with stakeholders

+ Driving & supporting designated projects & workplace initiatives

+ Developing & delivering training programs

+ Guiding or conducting internal investigations

+ Investigating and/or responding to complaints of alleged violations of employment laws

+ Managing and overseeing external counsel on employment litigation matters

+ Managing collective bargaining and other labor matters

+ Other duties as assigned

Requirements

+ Minimum 3 years of relevant attorney experience in the employment law field

+ Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university

+ Must be admitted, active, and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

+ Strong knowledge of US employment matters, including hiring, benefits, employee relations, discipline, termination, internal investigations, leave of absence and accommodation issues, independent contractors, reductions-in-force, time and attendance, sick pay and pay equity issues, Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA

+ Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including ability to communicate complex information in a short, easy-to-understand format

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including a friendly and professional demeanor, cooperative partnership approach, and an ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment with people of many countries and cultures, and at all levels of the organization

+ Highly organized self-starter proficient at multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

+ Have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving

+ Ability to timely and effectively counsel internal clients by providing them with clear, concise, and practical advice, and creative solutions when necessary

+ Ability to maintain strict confidence and discretion

+ Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and other applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

+ Knowledge of Canadian employment laws preferable, but not mandatory

+ Labor relations experience preferable, but not mandatory

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

**Req ID** : R-16551

**Job Family Group** : Legal

**Job Family** : LE Corporate Counsel

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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