Associate General Counsel Contracts
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What you'll do
- Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements and transaction documents in compliance with applicable policies and legal and ethical standards, without supervision
- Responding, within established guidelines, to customers' RFP/RFQs, vendor qualification documents and contractual requests
- Drafting and negotiating with customers, appropriate contractual language to reflect the business interests and policies of the parties
- Manages the Contract Services team and all requests for all Business Units in the Americas World Area
- Takes the Contracts Lead role on complex international and multi-BU project contracts and complex frame agreements
- Act as Global Contracts Lead role on Global Strategic Accounts
- Develops and communicates creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiations
- Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving complex business/technical issues within established policies
- Mentors, trains, and supports the development of Contracts Services personnel
- Recruits direct staff members and assists in the recruitment of other Contract Services personnel within the region
- Provides advice during the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals
- Interfaces with customers, members of the legal team and other Emerson stakeholders to bring deals to closure
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of work experience in a contracts-related role
- Law Degree and licensed to practice law in in US or Emerson applicable jurisdiction
- Strong Coaching & mentoring skills
- Intermediate MS Office skills
- Excellent oral and written English language skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Contract law & principles
- Commercial provisions such as warranty, liquidated damages/penalties, payment & freight terms, documentary credits and bank guarantees/sureties
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
Nice to have
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Completion of IACCM Advanced Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Practitioner
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Full description from employer
Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements and transaction documents in compliance with applicable policies and legal and ethical standards, without supervision, including in:
Responding, within established guidelines, to customers’ RFP/RFQs, vendor qualification documents and contractual requests;
Drafting and negotiating with customers, appropriate contractual language to reflect the business interests and policies of the parties;
Manages the Contract Services team and all requests for all Business Units in the Americas World Area.
Takes the Contracts Lead role on:
Complex international and multi-BU project contracts;
Complex frame agreements (multi-BU & -WA);
Act as Global Contracts Lead role on Global Strategic Accounts;
Develops and communicates creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiations;
Applies expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving complex business/technical issues within established policies;
Mentors, trains, and supports the development of Contracts Services personnel;
Recruits direct staff members and assists in the recruitment of other Contract Services personnel within the region;
Provides advice during the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals;
Interfaces with customers, members of the legal team and other Emerson stakeholders to bring deals to closure;
May communicate directly and regularly with government agencies;
Analyses business, financial, and legal risks, and acts as a key advisor to English speaking region’s management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization;
Research information on existing agreements and contractual programs, assisting with analysis and compiling data for reports;
Provides contract-related guidance to Sales, Project Management and other stakeholders;
Legal research;
Provides independent legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of law;
Provides direction to outside counsel on routine matters.
- 8+ years of work experience in a contracts-related role
Law Degree and licensed to practice law in in US or Emerson applicable jurisdiction
Strong Coaching & mentoring skills
Intermediate MS Office skills
Excellent oral and written English language skills.
Excellent negotiation skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Contract law & principles
Commercial provisions such as warranty, liquidated damages/penalties, payment & freight terms, documentary credits and bank guarantees/sureties
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Completion of IACCM Advanced Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Practitioner
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $148,000 - $211,400 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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