Corporate Counsel

Snap-on•Kenosha, WI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel is an on-site corporate generalist based at Snap-on’s Corporate Headquarters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, reporting to Lead Counsel. The role supports Snap-on’s businesses on commercial contracts, product compliance, supply chain, litigation, and other general corporate matters, with possible responsibility for selected human resources and labor and employment matters. The Corporate Counsel 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.

Requirements

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, and 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 and adaptable, with the ability to manage matters with appropriate independence.
High standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and client service.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing litigation, investigations, or regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate 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, including 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 to 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.