Associate General Counsel Contracts

City of Shakopee, MN; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision options

Employee 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Contracts, to lead the Contract Services function across the Americas World Area. Primary focus on English-language sales pursuits, in-house guidance, and risk management.

You will oversee a team of Contracts Counsels and Practitioners, ensuring effective negotiation, compliance and business partnership across Business Units.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent and licensed to practice law in the US or Emerson jurisdiction.
• 8+ years in a contracts-related role with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate agreements in line with policies and standards.
• Lead the Contract Services team across the Americas World Area.
• Serve as Contracts Lead on complex international/multi-BU projects.
• Provide guidance to Sales, PM and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Contracts Services staff.
• Interface with customers and legal teams to close deals.
• Advise on regulatory and risk issues and internal approvals.
• Oversee external counsel and contract programs.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation

English (written)

Coaching & mentoring

MS Office

Risk assessment

Strategic contracting

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Office

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.
• 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.

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.

• 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.