Eaton’s Electrical Sector Division is looking to hire a Cyber Security Attorney to join our team in Cleveland OH. Relocation assistance will be provided if needed. Position Overview: Proactively draft and negotiate complex IP and technology transactions, including licensing agreements, including software licensing, technology development, e-commerce agreements, service agreements and technology transfer agreements. Drive the drafting, review, analysis, negotiation, and execution strategy of a variety of agreements related to technology, including working with colleagues to continuously improve contract templates as well as implementation and adherence to best practices. Make key contributions to the strategic vision of the organization by leveraging your skills to impact business decisions; collaborate with other law team functions; and deploy solutions relating to all phases of contract management. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this role you will: Review and negotiate a wide variety of complex IP and technology agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, technology development agreements, technology transfer agreements, e-commerce agreements, and service agreements. Provide support to management and advise business clients on issues related to contract interpretation, specifically for provisions related to cybersecurity, data breach notifications, and vulnerability management. Review, analyze and interpret contractual terms found across a variety of technologies for transactions ranging from the purchase or sale of goods for connected or intelligent devices to enterprise IT solutions. Craft innovative approaches for handling complex language in a wide range of transactions by balancing the opportunities and risks created for various functional teams who look to you for solid analysis, sound judgment and creative and practical contractual guidance all while adhering to Eaton’s limits of authority approval policies. Manage a wide range of contract negotiations of varying complexity simultaneously while engaging other key functions to coordinate and align on strategy and approach such as Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Trade Compliance and other Specialty Practice Groups (SPGs) within the Law Team. Leverage communication skills, ability to manage expectations, and organizational capability to deliver creative solutions to both our internal and external customers on legal and/or commercial issues encountered in the review, negotiation, or performance of a contract. Lead and coordinate compliance with contract approval policies. Structure, draft and partner on contract negotiations both independently and in collaboration with IP attorneys or leaders within sales or operations where the ability to persuade is a key success factor. Identify, lead and participates in technology agreement training, including preparation and presentation of training materials to various departments and functions. Identify and implement opportunities to develop efficient, comprehensive, long-term processes which influence all aspects of the business. Develop yourself and others by proactively identifying unique business scenarios found throughout all aspects of technology transactions, thinking big and differently, formulating executive-level recommendations and implementing process improvements to drive speed and simplicity by gaining credibility, influencing and partnering across a diverse array of cross-functional teams. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 2+ years of IP licensing and technology commercialization experience. Experience drafting and negotiation technology agreements, particularly within the power management technology sector is a plus Knowledge of legal issues in complex business transactions. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. Preferred Qualifications Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited institution 4+ years of IP licensing and technology commercialization experience. Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and U.S Cybersecurity laws and regulations is a plus. Position Criteria The ability to multi-task prioritizes commitments, manage time effectively and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines. Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to visualize and communicate solutions. Ability to collaborate across functions and regions. Strong customer service focus Proficiency in MS Office software programs Able to effectively interface with high level management Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills Good interpersonal skills We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Legal Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Electrical Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time