Junior In-House Contracts Counsel

Snap-on; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on in Wisconsin seeks a Legal Counsel to support the business by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements and providing practical legal support on corporate matters.

You will identify risks in contracts, provide guidance to business clients, and collaborate with the Legal Department to improve templates and processes while coordinating with outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Institution of Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and good-standing license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 0-2 years of legal experience with an interest in commercial contracts and in-house practice.
• Foundational contract law understanding and ability to develop skills in reviewing, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and assist with negotiation of commercial agreements including purchasing contracts, bids, distribution agreements, NDAs, amendments.
• Identify and summarize key legal and business risks in contracts; escalate higher-risk issues as needed.
• Provide timely, practical guidance on contract terms to business clients.
• Assist with legal research on contract, compliance, regulatory, and general corporate matters.
• Collaborate with Legal Department colleagues on complex agreements and cross-functional projects.
• Help maintain contract templates, playbooks, checklists, and tools.
• Participate in contract discussions to understand Snap-on's operations and risk tolerance.
• Support training and communications on contract compliance and processes.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on discrete matters as directed.
• Perform other duties as determined by Lead Counsel or General Counsel.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract review

Risk assessment

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Snap-on in Wisconsin seeks a Legal Counsel to support the business by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements and providing practical legal support on corporate matters.

You will identify risks in contracts, provide guidance to business clients, and collaborate with the Legal Department to improve templates and processes while coordinating with outside counsel as needed.