Senior Attorney, Commercial Contracts

About the role

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Senior Attorney, Commercial Contracts. The Senior Attorney will play a pivotal role in spearheading the review and leadership of intricate commercial agreements that are vital to both our customers and suppliers. This esteemed position is at the forefront of offering premier legal support to Eaton’s Electrical/Industrial Sectors and the Global Supply Chain organization. The Senior Attorney will assume the crucial responsibility of imparting sound, practical legal advice on contractual and commercial risks, thereby guiding our diverse business ventures.

Responsibilities

• Leading the negotiation and execution of complex contracts, meticulously reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting terms and conditions to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Ensuring all contractual terms are comprehensively addressed by the appropriate functions—credit, engineering, finance, operations, product management, risk management, supply chain, etc.—and approved in accordance with corporate policies.
• Collaborating closely with various departments, including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Credit, Sales, Trade Compliance, and other Specialty Practice Groups within the Law Team.
• Guiding the organization in enterprise risk management, process optimization, and the adoption of new technologies to streamline legal services.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required and a license to practice in one of 50 U.S. States.
• Minimum of 7 years’ work experience as an actively licensed attorney.

Benefits

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