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Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) employs 46,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities.

More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory Affairs provides legal support to each of ITW’s Segments and Corporate functions as needed on a variety of regulatory matters, with a principal focus on monitoring and advising ITW businesses regarding existing and developing legal and regulatory issues affecting the company’s operations and products. This individual must also seamlessly coordinate input from ITW Segments and other subject matter experts within the Legal and other Corporate departments (i.e., EHSS, Trade Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial, Ethics & Compliance, etc.).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with, and manage expectations of, a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to proactively monitor, analyze, and advise on proposed and pending legislation impacting the business to ensure ITW’s 84 global business divisions are fully informed regarding enterprise risks/opportunities

• Provide strategic thought leadership and tactical support for engaging with governmental and regulatory agencies; provide excellent customer service and facilitate efficient and practical resolution of regulatory questions.

• Ensure ITW has appropriate resources and relationships in place to proactively address regulatory risk in key areas such as Environmental Impact, Product Stewardship, and Sustainability by managing external resources (e.g. law firms and lobbyists) in a cost effective manner.

• Provide ongoing legal support to ITW businesses to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, emerging, new, and existing laws and regulations.

• Lead and provide support for special projects and conduct relevant legal research for the department.

• 7+ years of experience interpreting and providing actionable, concise direction on regulatory matters in a large industrial manufacturing environment is required.

• Expertise in Environmental Impact, Product Stewardship, and Sustainability compliance is required. Agency interaction is a plus.

• JD is required.

• Agency interaction is a plus

• A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to approach this role from a practical business perspective and demonstrate a high degree of strategic thinking, legal analysis, and creative problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail while maintaining a view of the big picture.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with global stakeholders in all regions where ITW conducts business.

• Self-starter who is collaborative, collegial, flexible and able to multi-task while working in ITW’s unique decentralized and entrepreneurial global team environment.

• Exhibits a passion for understanding ITW’s diverse businesses and contributing in a meaningful way to its strategy and long-term strategic enterprise goals.

• This role is located at the Glenview corporate office and general availability in person is necessary to meet the demands of the role.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.