Regional Legal Counsel - North America

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities.

Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB Supreme Serv brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
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* Location:

** Richmond, VA (Full time, On-site)
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* Position Summary:

** The Regional Legal Counsel – KSB North America ("RLC") is the senior legal and compliance leader for KSB’s operations across North America, collaborating closely with KSB Corporate Legal team and colleagues in other regions of KSB.
The RLC is responsible for delivering business-oriented legal guidance, harmonizing policies and agreements, managing complex litigation, overseeing entity governance and restructuring, and ensuring that all AMN entities operate in full compliance with KSB Group Directives and regulatory requirements.
The RLC is also the Local Compliance Officer (LCO) for KSB U.S. entities, coordinating the local compliance strategy with the KSB Group Compliance Officer. The RLC as the LCO, leads training initiatives, manages risk assessments, and ensures consistent policy implementation.
This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker who can partner with business leaders to drive risk mitigation, operational consistency, and legal clarity across the region.

The successful candidate will work closely with the current Regional Legal Counsel to support alignment, continuity, and succession.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Legal Counsel Duties (USA focused):
*** Draft, negotiate, and harmonize contracts (sales, purchase, service, frame/master agreements).
* Maintain central storage and access rights for negotiated terms by customer name.
* Manage outside counsel, litigation (product liability, mass tort/asbestos), and reporting to Group Legal.
* Oversee governance activities: track changes to officers/directors, organize annual meetings, maintain proper state and local registrations, contractor licenses, and business licenses.
* Advise on M&A transactions, due diligence, and integration efforts.
* Lead real estate and environmental remediation legal processes, including leases, property transactions, and capital projects.
* Monitor legislative, regulatory, and case law developments affecting the business.
* Support export compliance, trade compliance (FTM), and customs guidance.
* Serve as regional point of contact, provide support and mentorship to KSB entities in Canada and Mexico.
** Legal Compliance Officer Duties:
*** Implement and harmonize KSB Group Directives (Code of Conduct, Prevention of Corruption, Anti-trust and Competition Law, Donations and Sponsor ships, Related Parties, Procurement Authority, Association Meetings, etc.)
* Coordinate compliance audits and investigations; report findings to Group Compliance.
* Deliver compliance and legal training programs across U.S. entities.
* Conduct business partner risk analysis and monitor compliance performance.
* Develop tracking mechanisms for directive implementation and continuous improvement.
** Strategic Focus Areas & Regional Goals:
*** Transactional & Policy Harmonization:  + Standardize terms & conditions for sales, purchase, and service agreements across KSB North America.
Harmonize credit policies,…