Senior Legal Counsel

Xylem; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Xylem seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner to the Measurement and Control Solutions segment, delivering practical, commercially oriented advice to leadership and cross‑functional teams.

The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad set of commercial agreements (supply, services, technology including SaaS and licensing), managing risk, and guiding strategic transactions with internal and external counsel.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary day-to-day legal advisor to the assigned segment, developing a deep understanding of its products, strategy, operations, customers, markets, and risk profile.
• Partner with segment leaders and functional teams to provide pragmatic legal guidance that balances business objectives, legal requirements, risk, and reputation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, services, technology (including SaaS and licensing agreements), and other business agreements with customers, distributors, and subcontractors.
• Advise on contract interpretation, performance issues, claims, disputes, remedies, and risk allocation.
• Provide general legal support on day-to-day business matters, including sales and marketing, operations, channel management, product-related issues, strategic initiatives, and organizational changes.
• Support business development, partnerships, integrations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions in coordination with specialist counsel.
• Partner with Ethics & Compliance and business leaders to promote compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and ethical standards.

Kenntnisse

Legal generalist

Contract negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Senior Legal Counsel serves as the primary legal partner to the Measurement and Control Solutions segment of Xylem Inc., providing practical, commercially-oriented advice across a broad range of matters. As a true legal generalist, this role works closely with segment leadership and cross-functional partners to identify and manage risk, enable business objectives, support sound decision-making, and elevate specialized matters when appropriate. The role requires strong judgment, business acumen, responsiveness, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for nonlegal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Segment Legal Partnership

Serve as the primary day-to-day legal advisor to the assigned segment, developing a deep understanding of its products, strategy, operations, customers, markets, and risk profile.

Partnerwith segment leadersand functional teams to provide pragmatic legal guidance that balances business objectives, legal requirements, risk, and reputation.

Participatein business and leadership discussions to identify legal implications early, shape solutions, and support timely decision-making.

Triagelegal matters, manage priorities, and coordinate with subject‑matter experts, regional counsel, and external counsel when specialized support is required.

Commercial andContract Support

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply, services, technology (including SaaS and licensing agreements), and other business agreements with customers, distributors, and subcontractors.

Advise on contract interpretation, performance issues, claims, disputes, remedies, and risk allocation.

Enhance contracting practices through practical templates, playbooks, approval guidance, and training for business stakeholders.

General Corporate and Business Guidance

Provide general legal support on day-to-day business matters, including sales and marketing, operations, channel management, product-related issues, strategic initiatives, and organizational changes.

Advise on corporate governance, delegations of authority, entity matters, and internal decision-making processes relevant to the segment.

Support business development, partnerships, integrations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions in coordination with specialist counsel.

Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management

Partner with Ethics & Compliance and business leaders to promote compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and ethical standards.

Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks affecting the segment and recommend practical mitigation strategies.

Support internal reviews, investigations, audits, and corrective actions, as appropriate and in coordination with relevant specialists.

Develop and deliver targeted legal and compliance training for segment leaders and employees.

Disputes and External Counsel Management

Provide early assessment and strategic guidance on disputes, claims, and potential litigation affecting the segment.

Coordinate with litigation specialists and external counsel, helping define scope, manage strategy, monitor cost, and keep business leaders informed.

Promote proactive dispute avoidance and commercially reasonable resolution of matters.

Collaboration and Legal Function Effectiveness

Build trusted relationships across the segment and the broader Legal function, sharing insights and ensuring consistent legal advice.

Contribute to Legal function priorities, knowledge sharing, process improvement, and the development of scalable tools and resources.

Demonstrate sound judgment regarding when to act independently, when to collaborate, and when to raise.

High-Impact Behaviors

Business Partnership

Understands business priorities and provides practical, timely advice that enables responsible growth and execution.

Judgment and Accountability

Forms well‑reasoned decisions, takes ownership, and appropriately balances legal risk with commercial considerations.

Influence and Communication

Communicates complex issues clearly, builds credibility, and influences outcomes across levels and functions.

Collaboration

Works effectively across the Legal function and with business partners, engaging specialists without creating unnecessary complexity.

Agility and Learning

Adapts to changing priorities, develops knowledge across legal disciplines, and remains curious about the business and external environment.

Integrity

Demonstrates sound ethics, protects confidentiality, and acts consi