Associate General Counsel

Schneider National, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentive pay

Job summary

Schneider National, Inc. in Green Bay seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance to executives and business teams, structuring practical solutions and ensuring compliance.

The role requires a JD, Wisconsin bar admission, at least six years in-house or equivalent experience, strong contract negotiation, and the ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines in a regulated logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Law degree.
• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 6 years as a practicing lawyer.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Background in transportation, human resources, finance, accounting or regulated industry preferred.
• Able to plan, organize and prioritize a wide variety of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Examine facts, identify legal risks and recommend best solutions to Schneider leaders.
• Formulate and test hypotheses based on available evidence to identify solutions.
• Monitor matters for consistency with company guidelines.
• Communicate legal analyses clearly to business leaders.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Draft and negotiate contracts (e.g., carrier, cross-border, software).
• Assist with acquisition or divestiture negotiations; purchase or sale of property.
• Develop and provide engaging legal education and training.

Skills

Wisconsin bar admission

In-house counsel experience

Legal risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Job Description - Associate General Counsel (263454)

Job Description

Associate General Counsel -

Job Number:

263454 - Full-time 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.
• 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.

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.

Job

Job

: Legal

Primary Location

Primary Location

: USA-WISCONSIN-Green Bay

Building Location Address : 3101 S Packerland Dr , Green Bay, WI, 54313