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.
- 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 $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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in a contracts-related role
- Law degree
- Licensed to practice law in the United States or applicable Emerson jurisdiction
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent oral and written English language skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and principles
- Knowledge of commercial provisions including warranties, liquidated damages, payment and freight terms, documentary credits, and bank guarantees or sureties
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience
- Completion of IACCM Advanced Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner certification
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
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What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
