Corporate Counsel

Overview

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