Eaton is currently seeking a Senior Attorney, Commercial Contracts to join our team in Beachwood, Ohio or Moon Township, PA. The Senior Attorney will be responsible for leading and reviewing complex commercial agreements, both customer and supplier facing, and providing first-line legal support to Eaton’s Electrical/Industrial Sectors and Global Supply Chain organization. Hybrid (3/2) work schedule. Position Overview: Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. This role includes taking primary responsibility for providing pragmatic legal guidance on contractual/commercial risk to our various businesses and will collaborate with various internal organizations including tax, operations, sales, supply chain and finance. The role will also interact effectively with senior management to drive Eaton’s approach to complex commercial issues and emerging risks while ensuring compliance with Eaton’s policies and procedures. 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: Lead the negotiation and execution of complex, small and large-scale contracts through review, analysis and interpretation of terms and conditions identifying all legal risks in close partnership with our internal clients. Ensures all terms are brought to the attention of and addressed by appropriate functions (credit, engineering, finance, operations, product management, risk management, supply chain, etc.) and approved in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Collaborates with other functions such as Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Credit, Sales, Trade Compliance and other Specialty Practice Groups (SPGs) within the Law Team. Serves as a trusted advisor and business partner across the company by providing guidance for accomplishing the organization’s objectives around enterprise risk management, process optimization and leveraging new technologies to streamline legal services. Identifies, leads and participates in contracts training, including preparation and presentation of training materials to various departments and functions. Member of the Contracts Organization core team responsible for developing and implementing strategy and identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives including cross-training opportunities to leverage contract professionals across Sectors. 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: Juris Doctor (J.D.) required and a license to practice in one of 50 U.S. States A minimum of 6 years’ work experience in Law/Legal Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH or Moon Township, PA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification preferred. 6 years negotiating customer and supplier contracts efficiently and effectively while navigating various commercial and legal risk areas across a variety of markets/industries. Experience with contract negotiation, commercial dispute resolution and any other business-related expertise necessary to provide sound legal counsel on a variety of commercial/contractual issues. Position Criteria Detailed oriented, possesses excellent organizational skills and can work independently with a minimal level of supervision. Strong interpersonal and leadership skill set that is effective at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated success in building organizational capability. Ability to hold self and others accountable to results, and Eaton’s Professional and Ethical Standards The ability to multi-task, prioritizes commitments, manage time effectively and work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines. Experience in distilling legal analysis into executive level summaries which pragmatically summarize the risk profile and the potential consequences/impact of such risks. Must have experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures relating to contracts; relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Quick comprehension of customer and company contract requirements. Ability to maintain high quality work product in a team oriented and time sensitive environment. Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to generate and communicate solutions to various levels of leadership. Proficiency with MS Office. Strong customer service focus. Willingness to actively engage with internal stakeholders across the company to develop and share best practices. 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. 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) Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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: Corporate 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?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time