Emerson

Junior Contracts Counsel

Emerson

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Provide sales-related Contract Services for the Americas World Area, initially requiring close and frequent guidance and direction, with reducing levels of supervision as experience grows. 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. 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. Initially takes the Contracts Lead role on less complex international and multi-BU project contracts and less complex frame agreements. Takes the Contracts Lead role (including the Global Contracts Lead role on GSAP accounts) on more complex projects and 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 customers, members of the legal team 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 Sales, Project Management and other stakeholders. Provides legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of law. As experience develops, provides direction to outside counsel on routine matters. Participates in the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals. Develops and communicates creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiation points.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of work experience in a contracts-related role Licensed to practice law in Costa Rica or the US. Law Degree. Comfortable to work with senior management. Intermediate MS Office skills. Excellent oral and written English language skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Extensive knowledge of Contract law & principles.