Associate General Counsel

Schneider; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Results-based incentive pay program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schneider is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Green Bay to provide leaders with practical legal advice and support for business decisions. The role involves assembling facts, testing hypotheses, and delivering clear analyses to executives.

The position emphasizes in-house experience, Wisconsin bar admission, and experience in regulated industries. A strong emphasis on prioritization, detail, and meeting deadlines is expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and bar admission in Wisconsin.
• 6+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Background in transportation, HR, finance, accounting or a regulated industry is preferred.
• Able to plan, organize and prioritize many tasks at once.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Examine facts, identify legal risks and recommend the best solutions to Schneider leaders.
• Formulate and test hypotheses from limited evidence to identify solutions.
• Monitor matters with legal implications for consistency with company guidelines.
• Communicate legal matters clearly to business leaders.
• Work with departments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Draft and negotiate business contracts including carrier, cross-border, and software contracts.
• Assist with negotiations of acquisitions or divestitures and related contracts.
• Develop and provide engaging legal education and training for the company.

Skills

Wisconsin bar admission

In-house experience

Strong attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Task prioritization

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Green Bay, WI, USA

Shift: 1st Shift

Work model: On-Site

Schedule: FULLTIME; Mon-Fri 1st Shift

Job overview: Schneider is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Green Bay to provide leaders with legal advice to help them implement practical business solutions. The Associate Corporate Counsel will assemble and exam the available facts and select the best solution possible.

Responsibilities:

• Examine facts, identify legal risks and recommend the best solutions to Schneider leaders.
• Formulate and test hypotheses drawn from limited evidence and speculation to identify and recommend solutions.
• Monitor matters with legal implications for consistency with company and operating guidelines.
• Simplify and appropriately communicate legal matters and analyses to business leaders.
• Work with various departments to facilitate compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Draft and negotiate business contracts, such as carrier transportation and logistics contracts, cross-border contracts, computer software contracts, etc.
• Assist with the negotiation of acquisition or divestiture of businesses, the purchase or sale of property and the negotiation of contracts and proposals.
• Develop and provide engaging legal education and training for the company.

Skills and qualifications:

• Doctor of Law.
• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
• Prior in-house experience is preferred.
• Background in transportation, human resources, finance, accounting or a heavily regulated industry is preferred.
• Able to plan, organize and prioritize a wide variety of tasks at once.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to meet tight deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.

Pay and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• See full list of legal benefits.

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.