Legal Counsel

Overview

This position is located on-site at the Corporate Headquarters in Kenosha, WI.

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 escalate 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