Reporting to Lead Counsel, the Corporate Counsel serves as a corporate generalist supporting Snap-on’s businesses on commercial contracts, product compliance, supply chain, litigation, and other general corporate matters, with potential responsibility for selected human resources and labor and employment matters. Provides practical, risk-based legal advice and partners with Legal Department colleagues and business stakeholders to advance commercial objectives and manage legal and operational risk.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including purchasing, supply, distribution, services, technology, nondisclosure, and related agreements
Advise business leaders on legal, commercial, and operational risks and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
Counsel on product compliance matters, including applicable regulatory requirements, product claims, labeling, safety, and corrective actions
Support supply chain matters, including sourcing, compliance, and allocation of risk
Manage or support commercial and product-related disputes, litigation, investigations, and claims, including preservation, discovery, strategy, and outside counsel oversight
Provide legal support on selected human resources and labor and employment matters, depending on experience and business needs
Collaborate on policies, compliance initiatives, training, and cross-functional projects involving Legal, Compliance, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources
Develop and improve templates, playbooks, processes, and training that promote consistent legal support and contract compliance
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and communicate their practical impact to stakeholders
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
4–6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government agency, or a combination thereof
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and independently advising business clients
Experience in one or more of product compliance, supply chain, commercial litigation, or labor and employment; willingness and ability to develop across the remaining areas
Strong issue-spotting, legal analysis, judgment, and ability to prioritize and escalate material risks
Ability to translate legal requirements into clear, practical advice aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance
Excellent written and oral communication skills and confidence working directly with business leaders and cross-functional teams
Collaborative, adaptable, and capable of managing matters with appropriate independence
Experience managing litigation, investigations, or regulatory matters is preferred
High standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and client service
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Manufacturing - Other
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Website
http://www.snapon.com
About Company
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education. Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and support its franchise business. Products and services are sold through the company’s franchisee, company-direct, distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $3.7 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
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Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Monitor Regulationsunmatched
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Non-Disclosuresunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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