About this role
Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements and transaction documents in compliance with applicable policies and legal and ethical standards, under the supervision (as required) of more Senior Contract staff, including in:
Responding, within established guidelines, to vendors’ documents and contractual requests;
Drafting and negotiating appropriate contractual language to reflect the business interests and policies of the parties;
Takes the Contracts Lead role on:
Less complex international and multi-BU project contracts;
Less complex frame agreements (multi-BU & -WA);
Takes the Contracts Lead role on more complex projects and master (frame) agreements as experience develops;
Provides advice during the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals;
Interfaces with vendors, members of the Law Department and other Emerson stakeholders to bring deals to closure;
Analyses business, financial, and legal risks with supervision as necessary;
Researches information on existing agreements and contractual programs, assisting with analysis and compiling data for reports;
Provides contract-related guidance to Supply Chain, Project Management and other stakeholders
Work in Contract lifecycle management tools (Oracle CLM, DocuSign CLM, etc.)
Templates drafting, Emerson standard purchasing T&Cs update,
Legal research
Provides legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of law
- You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations.
- You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
- You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
- You readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning.
- 4 years of work experience in a contracts-related role
Law Degree is preferred
Licensed to practice law
Completion of IACCM Advanced Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Practitioner and IACCM “Oil & Gas Contracting in Practice” preferred
Intermediate MS Office skills
Excellent oral and written English; Portuguese is an advantage
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
- 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. We're committed to ongoing career development and building an inclusive culture so 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 competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assist
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.
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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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