Schneider

Associate General Counsel

Schneider • $120K — $150K *
Green Bay, WI 54313In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Law degree required.
  • Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
  • Minimum of 6 years of legal practice experience.
  • Preferred prior in-house legal experience.
  • Background in regulated industries such as transportation, HR or finance preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Examine facts and identify legal risks to advise business leaders.
  • Formulate hypotheses from limited evidence to propose solutions.
  • Monitor legal compliance with company guidelines.
  • Communicate legal issues clearly to business leaders.
  • Collaborate with departments for regulatory compliance.
  • Draft and negotiate various business contracts.
  • Assist in the negotiation of acquisition deals and other significant contracts.
  • Provide engaging legal training and education for the staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Results-based incentive pay program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive list of legal benefits available.
Full Job Description
Job overview:

Schneider is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Green Bay WI to provide leaders with legal advice to help them implement practical business solutions. The Associate Corporate Counsel will assemble and exam the available facts and select the best solution possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Examine facts, identify legal risks and recommend the best solutions to Schneider leaders.
  • Formulate and test hypotheses drawn from limited evidence and speculation to identify and recommend solutions.
  • Monitor matters with legal implications for consistency with company and operating guidelines.
  • Simplify and appropriately communicate legal matters and analyses to business leaders.
  • Work with various departments to facilitate compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Draft and negotiate business contracts, such as carrier transportation and logistics contracts, cross-border contracts, computer software contracts, etc.
  • Assist with the negotiation of acquisition or divestiture of businesses, the purchase or sale of property and the negotiation of contracts and proposals.
  • Develop and provide engaging legal education and training for the company.


Skills and qualifications:

  • Doctor of Law.
  • Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
  • Prior in-house experience is preferred.
  • Background in transportation, human resources, finance, accounting or a heavily regulated industry is preferred.
  • Able to plan, organize and prioritize a wide variety of tasks at once.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Able to meet tight deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.


Pay and benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • See full list of legal benefits.


About Schneider

Schneider Electric SE is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, building automation and security, critical power and cooling, and renewable energy solutions. Schneider Electric's solutions are designed to help clients improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France.
Learn more about Schneider
Size
16,050 employees
Market Cap
$4.2 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$211.7 million
5 Year Trend
+6.8%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ
SNDR
* Ladders Estimates

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