Job overview:  

Schneider is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel in Green Bay to provide leaders with legal advice to help them implement practical business solutions. The Senior Corporate Counsel will have a deep understanding of all aspects of the businesses they support so they can offer timely and effective legal input. 

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. 
• Simplify and appropriately communicate legal matters and analyses to business leaders. 
• Engage other counsel members when matters are complex. 
• 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. 
• Complete legal projects assigned by senior in-house attorneys. 
• Respond to legislative developments and public inquiries. 
• Assist with the negotiation of acquisition or divestiture of businesses, the purchase or sale of property and negotiation of contracts and proposals. 

Skills and qualifications:

• Doctor of Law.
• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
• 6-10 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.

Schneider's inclusive 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. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.