Associate General Counsel Contracts
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
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Job Summary
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 regions 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 $148000 - $211400 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 perspectivesbecause 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 familys 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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Required Experience:
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About Company
Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more
