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Flowserve Corporation

Corporate Counsel - US Employment

Flowserve Corporation, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084

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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 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.

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