Legal Counsel

OverviewReporting 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. ResponsibilitiesReview, draft, and assist with negotiation of commercial agreements, including purchasing contracts, bids, distribution agreements, nondisclosure agreements, amendments, and related contract documentsIdentify and summarize key legal, commercial, and operational risks in contracts and escalate complex or higher-risk issues to Lead Counsel or other Legal Department colleaguesSupport business clients by providing timely, practical guidance on contract termsAssist with legal research and analysis on contract, compliance, regulatory, collections, marketing, and other general corporate mattersCollaborate with Legal Department colleagues on complex agreements, internal policies, compliance initiatives, and cross-functional projectsHelp maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, checklists, and other Legal Department toolsParticipate in business meetings and contract discussions to better understand Snap-on’s operations, commercial priorities, and risk toleranceSupport training and communications on contract compliance and Legal Department processesCoordinate with outside counsel on discrete matters as directedPerform other duties as Lead Counsel or the General Counsel may determine appropriateQualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited law school and a good-standing license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction0–2 years of legal experience, with interest in commercial contracts and in-house legal practiceFoundational understanding of contract law and ability to develop skill in reviewing, drafting, and assisting with negotiation of commercial agreementsStrong issue-spotting skills and ability to distinguish routine matters from issues requiring escalationSound judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to learn company-specific contract standards and risk positionsStrong written and oral communication skills, including ability to explain legal concepts clearly to business colleaguesCollaborative approach and ability to work effectively with Legal Department colleagues, internal clients, outside counsel, and business stakeholdersPractical business orientation and interest in understanding how legal advice supports commercial objectivesSelf-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments while seeking guidance when appropriateHigh standards of professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability#IND-SNA-KENOJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-20861