In-House Associate General Counsel — Transportation & Compliance

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

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.