Associate General Counsel (923)

About the role

ABC Supply Co. is looking for an experienced attorney to join its Beloit, Wisconsin-based in-house Legal Department. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will play a critical role in reviewing, drafting, negotiation, and improving processes related to commercial contracts. This is a full-time, in-office position at our National Support Center in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply chain agreements, service agreements, sales agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Prepare and update contract templates, standard form agreements, and standard form warranties.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to drive contract negotiations with customers, vendors, and service providers, ensuring that terms align with business standards and objectives while mitigating legal and commercial risks.
• Oversee and improve the processes for contract review within the Legal Department, ensuring timely review and approval of contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and optimize contract turnaround times.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the contract management process, including implementation of new tools, systems, and templates to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Provide general legal advice, support, and services to ABC Supply and its subsidiaries and divisions on a broad range of topics and issues.
• Manage and mentor junior lawyers and contracts administrators involved in commercial contracts review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or territory.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade a wide range of audiences.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and properly prioritize pending tasks.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at the same time.
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of personality types.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently, both independently and with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with contracts lifecycle management systems, particularly Ironclad.
• Familiarity with Article 2 of the UCC and related matters.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage – eligible after 60 days, low out-of-pocket costs.
• 401(k) with generous company match – eligible after 60 days, immediately vested.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid holidays.