Associate General Counsel Labor and Employment

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.
• Absorb and respond to administrative agency charges related to employment and labor law.
• Research and track updates to traditional labor and employment laws.
• Collaborate with experienced practitioners both inside and outside the organization on employment and labor law issues.
• Engage in meaningful contact with executive and senior leadership, providing legal advice and defending the employer under federal and state employment laws.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree.
• Admission 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.

Skills

• Ability to anticipate and mitigate legal risk.
• Experience in employment and labor law.
• Effective communication skills to simplify complex legal matters.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating business contracts.
• Experience in handling administrative agency charges and researching labor and employment laws.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

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Schedule

Full time; Mon-Fri 1st Shift

Location

Green Bay, WI, USA

Job Level

VP and above

Work Model

On-Site

Job Overview

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

Company Culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking, and cultivates leadership.