Associate General Counsel

Company: Flow Control Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCompany: Flow Control GroupAbout Us: Flow Control Group (FCG) is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for the flow control, fluid handling, process, and industrial automation sectors with 160 locations throughout North America. We serve as a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, representing over 70 brand companies and employing nearly 1,700 people. Since 2015, FCG has completed over 60 acquisitions, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing organizations in the industrial distribution and service provider space. We foster a collaborative environment, connecting professionals through our technology and operating networks. Visit our website: https://flowcontrolgroup.com/Position OverviewReporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), the Associate General Counsel will be a key member of the legal team. This role involves providing legal advice and support on a broad range of issues to help execute the company's strategy and optimize performance. The candidate must be able to clearly communicate legal considerations and confidently advise on risk to facilitate informed decision-making by executives and management.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Commercial: Negotiate and review commercial agreements with business units, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. Develop templates for commercial agreements for use within the document management system.
• Process Improvement / Business Professionalization: Identify and implement legal and compliance best practices, support legal and compliance initiatives, and assist with policy development, training, and government contracting.
• Litigation and Claims Management: Oversee resolution strategies for litigation and claims, assist with discovery, and analyze disputes for root causes and future risk mitigation.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Support M&A activities by advising on legal diligence, negotiating agreements, and drafting NDAs and letters of intent.
• Law Firm Relationships: Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient support.
• Employment Law: Advise HR and management on employment law issues, including FMLA, disability, benefits, and performance management.
• Real Estate: Review and negotiate leases and guide external counsel on complex transactions.
• Corporate Structure: Coordinate legal entity maintenance and secretarial activities.Required Skills and Qualifications
  • J.D. and fully licensed attorney.
  • 7+ years of professional legal experience, with a mix of law-firm and in-house roles preferred.
  • Experience in commercial and corporate law is ideal, but candidates with diverse backgrounds are welcome.Competencies
    • Professional representation of the company externally and internally.
    • Strong communication, relationship-building, and persuasive skills.
    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
    • Confidence in making risk judgments and recommending actionable solutions.Why Build a Career with Us?Ownership: All employees benefit from our employee ownership program.Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), career development, paid time off, and parental leave.Training: Access to FCG University with over 80,000 courses.Career Growth: Opportunities across a vast network of brands, with training and mentorship to support your advancement.Equal Opportunity: We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
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