Associate General Counsel

Emerson

Associate General Counsel responsible for comprehensive legal support to business units in a hybrid environment. Position offers a key role in the Emerson Law Department with a competitive salary.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $132,600 - $189,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides senior level advice to the relevant business unit(s) on a broad spectrum of legal issues while exercising independent judgment
Acting as liaison between business management and other practice groups within the Emerson Legal Function as well as outside counsel
Reviewing, advising on and negotiating various commercial agreements
Performing or overseeing audits, self-assessments, and investigations
Works cooperatively with Emerson Law Department colleagues, Emerson business personnel and outside counsel to ensure compliance with Emerson policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
May mentor, manage, and train other members of the Emerson Law Department
May directly manage and otherwise lead a regional team of legal professionals, supporting their individual development, project management and program execution
Keeps business unit(s) management and Law Department management fully advised of all significant developments concerning all material matters in a timely fashion
Exercises good professional judgment, acts with integrity, and always drives results to protect and enhance the image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department
Supports the World Area General Counsel and Legal team in handling legal matters related to commercial disputes or potential claims during or after contract performance
Providing guidance on general legal matters such as antitrust, anticompetition, collections & bankruptcy, indirect procurement, quality or safety issues, non-sales/supply contract negotiation, real estate, construction contracts, marketing, etc.
Creating and providing training for business stakeholders on legal topics
Implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable divisions
Managing the post-acquisition legal integration process of newly acquired companies regarding all applicable legal areas
Leading various strategic initiatives of the Legal team, and with other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Degree from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one State within the US
Relevant years of relevant work experience in a commercial and international field (in-house or private practice)
Comfortable working with senior management
Intermediate MS Office skills
Excellent oral and written English language skills, Spanish language skills are an advantage
Openness to travel
Solution-finding, practical, with a strong business acumen, able to weigh and take reasonable risks
Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in all kinds of legal matters and business areas
Willingness to travel
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

law degreelicensed to practice lawcommercial agreementsauditsself-assessmentsinvestigationscontract negotiationlegal integrationantitrust lawbankruptcy law

Soft Skills

independent judgmentmentoringproject managementcommunicationintegritysolution-findingbusiness acumenself-motivatedteam leadershipopenness to travel