ETC is Hiring: Associate General Counsel
Location: Middleton, WI
Vibe: Collaborative, curious, solutions oriented
Environment: Team-first, global, good humans only
What does this role actually do?
In short? You’re the person who helps the business navigate legal risks with confidence while keeping contracts moving.
Typical Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts for global business units (about 60–70% of your time)
- Partner closely with business teams to provide practical, thoughtful legal guidance
- Answer questions, spot risks early, and help teams move forward with clarity
- Jump into new or emerging areas of law when they come up
- Take ownership of your work while collaborating with leadership
What we’re looking for (Top 3)
- Solid contracts experience: hands‑on experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, whether from a law firm, in‑house role, or a mix of both.
- Strong foundation in contract and core commercial legal principles: understanding of fundamentals and ability to apply them in real‑world business situations.
- "bring it on" mindset: willingness to take on challenges, learn unfamiliar areas of law, and tackle emerging issues.
Nice to Have (Not a Dealbreaker)
- Experience working with or supporting teams in other countries
- Comfort operating in a global business environment
The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here
- Good vibes only – kindness, respect, and positivity matter
- A true team player who enjoys working with others
- Curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning on the fly
- Calm under pressure and practical in approach
- Someone who values relationships as much as results
Why You’ll Like It Here
- You’ll do meaningful, hands on legal work
- You’ll be trusted as a partner, not just a reviewer
- You’ll work with smart, supportive teammates
- You’ll have room to grow, learn, and try new things
- You’ll support a business that builds world-class, industry-leading products
If you’re a contracts savvy attorney who brings solid judgment, a collaborative mindset, and good energy to the table, we’d love to hear from you.
Representative Responsibilities
- Develop and implement processes, templates, and best practices to support ETC’s global business operations
- Assess business transactions and operations to minimize legal and business risks for ETC’s global business operations
- Draft, negotiate, and maintain a variety of business agreements for ETC’s global business operations
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to ETC’s business and assist in translating those developments into practical compliance guidance and processes
- Acquisitions and strategic partnership development
- Coordinate external legal resources as needed
- Assist with the maintenance of ETC’s global IP portfolio
- Other duties as assigned
- Special projects and requests are completed in a timely and positive fashion
- Ability to travel when necessary
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Good standing as a member of the Wisconsin State Bar (or the ability to become a member)
- 2-5 years legal experience with a global manufacturing company, corporate law, or related practice(s)
- Excellent negotiation, research, and legal drafting skills
- Ability to manage a broad and varied portfolio of legal matters in a fast-moving business environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and prioritize competing requests
- Demonstrated ability to be organized, identify and mitigate risk, problem solve, and offer creative and practical solutions
- Computer skills required; experience with a cloud-based contract system is preferred
Apply today or contact Katie.Barreau@etcconnect.com with questions.
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