Legal 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

Overview

Reporting to Lead Counsel, the Legal Counsel supports Snap-on’s businesses by reviewing, drafting, and assisting with negotiating commercial agreements and providing practical legal support on general corporate matters. Works closely with Legal Department colleagues and business stakeholders to identify legal and business risks and support contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and assist with negotiation of commercial agreements, including purchasing contracts, bids, distribution agreements, nondisclosure agreements, amendments, and related contract documents
• Identify and summarize key legal, commercial, and operational risks in contracts and escalated complex or higher-risk issues to Lead Counsel or other Legal Department colleagues
• Support business clients by providing timely, practical guidance on contract terms
• Assist with legal research and analysis on contract, compliance, regulatory, collections, marketing, and other general corporate matters
• Collaborate with Legal Department colleagues on complex agreements, internal policies, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional projects
• Help maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, checklists, and other Legal Department tools
• Participate in business meetings and contract discussions to better understand Snap-on’s operations, commercial priorities, and risk tolerance
• Support training and communications on contract compliance and Legal Department processes
• Coordinate with outside counsel on discrete matters as directed
• Perform other duties as Lead Counsel or the General Counsel may determine appropriate

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a good-standing license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 0-2 years of legal experience, with interest in commercial contracts and in-house legal practice
• Foundational understanding of contract law and ability to develop skill in reviewing, drafting, and assisting with negotiation of commercial agreements
• Strong issue-spotting skills and ability to distinguish routine matters from issues requiring escalation
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to learn company-specific contract standards and risk positions
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to explain legal concepts clearly to business colleagues
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with Legal Department colleagues, internal clients, outside counsel, and business stakeholders
• Practical business orientation and interest in understanding how legal advice supports commercial objectives
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments while seeking guidance when appropriate
• High standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

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