If you are a legal professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! You would provide entry level sales-related Contract Services to all Business Units in the Americas World Area, requiring close and frequent mentorship and direction.

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, under the supervision of more senior Contract Services staff, 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;
• Supports more senior Contract Services staff on
• Less complex international and multi-BU project contracts;
• Less complex frame agreements (multi-BU & -WA);
• Supports more senior Contract Services staff (including the Global Contracts Lead role on GSAP accounts) on more complex projects and frame agreements;
• Participates in the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals;
• Collaborate with customers, members of the legal team and other Emerson collaborators to bring deals to closure;
• Analyses business, financial, and legal risks with supervision;
• Researches information on existing agreements and contractual programs, assisting with analysis and compiling data for reports;
• Provides contract-related mentorship, with supervision, to Sales, Project Management and other collaborators;
• Legal research;
• Provides legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of law;
• Prepares materials as vital for outside counsel on routine matters.

Who You Are:

You establish and maintain effective customer relationships. You identify and seize new opportunities. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Your position views and arguments appropriately to win support. You follow through on commitments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Law Degree
• 0-2+ years of work experience in a contract-related role
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• Familiar with commercial provisions such as warranty, liquidated damages/penalties, payment & freight terms, documentary credits and bank guarantees/sureties
• Comfortable working with senior management
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Contract law & principles
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience and interest working with AI tools

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 salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 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 phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our dedication 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.

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

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

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.

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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!

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