Corporate Counsel

Overview

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

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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