Associate General Counsel Contracts

Emerson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Recognition

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Emerson is recruiting an Associate General Counsel, Contracts, to lead the Contract Services function across the Americas. You will provide strategic contract guidance, support complex commercial matters, and supervise a team of Contracts Counsels and Practitioners.

The role requires 8+ years in contracts, a law degree, strong negotiation and English language skills, and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a contracts-related role.
• Law Degree and licensed to practice law in the US or Emerson jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements and documents.
• Oversees the Contract Services team for Americas World Area.
• Acts as Global Contracts Lead for Global Strategic Accounts.
• Mentors and trains Contracts Services personnel.
• Interfaces with customers and Emerson stakeholders to close deals.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Negotiation

English proficiency

Contract law

MS Office

Education

Law Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Emerson is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Contracts, to lead the Contract Services function supporting all Business Units across the Americas World Area, with primary responsibility for English-language sales pursuits. Provides strategic contract guidance, legal support, and risk management expertise while operating independently on complex commercial matters. You will oversee a team of Contracts Counsels and Practitioners, ensuring effective contract negotiation, compliance, and business partnership.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

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.
• 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.

Takes the Contracts Lead role on:

• Complex international and multi-BU project contracts;
• Complex frame agreements (multi-BU & -WA);

Who You Are:

You readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You view talent development as an organizational imperative. You navigate the political complexities of the organization easily. You anticipate customer needs and provide services that are beyond customer expectations.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Completion of IACCM Advanced Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Practitioner

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

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.

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition
• Flexible time off plans.
• Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Vacation and holiday leave

Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail] .

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!