Legal Counsel

Baumbach Recruitment Advisors, llp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baumbach Recruitment Advisors, llp represents a global manufacturing leader seeking an attorney as Legal Counsel focusing on litigation and contracts in the Greater Milwaukee area. Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements; identifying risks; supporting business clients with practical guidance; and collaborating with the Legal Department.

The position requires a JD with bar admission, 0–2 years’ experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 0–2 years of legal experience focused on commercial contracts.
• Foundational understanding of contract law and negotiation.
• Strong issue-spotting skills and ability to escalate matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication and ability to explain legal concepts to business colleagues.
• Collaborative, self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments.

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 escalate as needed.
• 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 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.

Skills

Issue spotting

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Our client, a global leader in the manufacturing of tools and equipment in the vehicle repair, aerospace, military, natural resources, and manufacturing sector, is seeking an attorney as Legal Counsel, with a focus on litigation and contracts.

Location - Greater Milwaukee area.

Great team, culture, and opportunity!

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 escalat...
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and 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.