Associate General Counsel

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 with questions.