Corporate Counsel II

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

Req Number 332593

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.

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Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $ - $. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15 %, 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.

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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.

Position Details

The Corporate Counsel provides practical legal guidance for commercial contracting matters across Grainger, with primary accountability for customer and supplier agreements. The role independently drafts, reviews, negotiates, and advises on a broad portfolio of commercial contracts while partnering with Sales, Supplier Management, Procurement, Marketing, Technology, and other business functions. The position evaluates contractual and business risk, recommends solutions within established risk tolerances, and escalates novel, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters to senior legal leadership.

The role also improves contracting practices, templates, playbooks, technology, and knowledge-sharing processes that support consistent and efficient legal service delivery.

You Will

* Draft, review, negotiate, and manage customer, supplier, services, procurement, confidentiality, technology, software-as-a-service, and other commercial agreements from intake through execution, applying legal judgment and established contracting requirements to protect Grainger's interests and support business objectives.

* Advise Sales, Supplier Management, Procurement, Marketing, Technology, and other business partners on contractual obligations, negotiation positions, and commercial risk, translating legal requirements into practical recommendations that support informed business decisions.

* Identify, assess, and resolve contractual, legal, and business risks within established risk tolerances, developing alternative terms and mitigation strategies and escalating novel, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters to Senior Corporate Counsel or the…