Sr Corporate Counsel

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number  328514

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $146,200.00 – $243,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 20 or , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Position Details

The Corporate Counsel Expert provides senior‑level legal support across Grainger's technology ecosystem, supply chain operations, and corporate business functions. The role leads commercial and technology contract negotiations, partners closely with business and procurement leaders, and applies disciplined risk judgment to advance business objectives. The Counsel operates independently within established guardrails and escalates novel or enterprise‑level risk matters to the Associate General Counsel and Business Attorneys as appropriate. The role collaborates, is proactive, operationally minded, and committed to strengthening team capability, communication, and contracting efficiency. This position is located at our Lake Forest, IL office hybrid - 3 days per week in the office is required. 

You Will

• Negotiates and drafts a broad range of commercial and technology agreements to enable Grainger’s technology, supply chain, and corporate functions while aligning legal terms to business objectives.
• Structures and negotiates key commercial terms to balance value creation with disciplined risk allocation across pricing, service levels, liability, indemnification, and performance standards.
• Drives matters to timely resolution to maintain business momentum while protecting Grainger’s legal, financial, and operational risk position.
• Serves as a Senior Risk Owner by assessing and managing legal, commercial, and operational risk across complex and high‑impact agreements.
• Exercises delegated risk authority and escalates significant financial exposure, regulatory concerns, or precedent‑setting issues to ensure appropriate enterprise oversight.
• Ensures consistency with Grainger’s contracting standards and risk framework to promote predictability, efficiency, and scalable decision‑making.
• Partners effectively with Procurement, Technology, Security, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to surface issues early and deliver practical, business‑focused solutions.
• Strengthens team capability and contracting efficiency by mentoring legal team members, promoting knowledge sharing, and advancing process improvement and technology‑enabled contracting tools.

You Have

• Juris Doctrate required
• 7+ years negotiating commercial and technology agreements required
• Demonstrates the ability to independently lead complex negotiations in support of procurement, technology, supply chain, and enterprise operations.
• Applies strong business judgment to balance legal risk with commercial objectives while aligning outcomes to enterprise standards.
• Operates with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset that positions Legal as responsive, practical, and strategic to business partners.
• Illinois Bar Admission Active BAR Membership Upon Hire required

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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