What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Attorney, Commercial Contracts position at Eaton?
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. This position can be based out of our Arden NC, Beachwood OH, Davenport IA, Moon Township PA, Raleigh NC or Waukesha WI locations with hybrid work available.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What You’ll Do
This pivotal role involves leading the negotiation and execution of complex contracts, meticulously reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting terms and conditions to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks. The Senior Attorney will ensure 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.
Collaboration is key; therefore, the candidate will work closely with various departments, including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Credit, Sales, Trade Compliance, and other Specialty Practice Groups within the Law Team. As a trusted advisor, the Senior Attorney will guide the organization in enterprise risk management, process optimization, and the adoption of new technologies to streamline legal services.
What will make you successful?
You will be successful in this role by bringing a proven track record of efficiently and effectively negotiating sell‑side contracts while navigating a wide range of commercial and legal risks across diverse markets and industries. The ability to tailor legal advice and contractual solutions to the unique risk profiles of Eaton’s various end markets and business segments will be critical. Strong problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to clearly visualize and communicate practical solutions, will enable you to address complex issues with confidence. Success also requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational capabilities, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—along with the ability to adapt messaging for internal and external stakeholders—will support effective collaboration. Building strong relationships at all organizational levels, working collaboratively across differing perspectives, and contributing positively within a team environment will further drive the success of both the role and the broader organization.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
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.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What You’ll Do
This pivotal role involves leading the negotiation and execution of complex contracts, meticulously reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting terms and conditions to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks. The Senior Attorney will ensure 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.
Collaboration is key; therefore, the candidate will work closely with various departments, including Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Credit, Sales, Trade Compliance, and other Specialty Practice Groups within the Law Team. As a trusted advisor, the Senior Attorney will guide the organization in enterprise risk management, process optimization, and the adoption of new technologies to streamline legal services.
What will make you successful?
You will be successful in this role by bringing a proven track record of efficiently and effectively negotiating sell‑side contracts while navigating a wide range of commercial and legal risks across diverse markets and industries. The ability to tailor legal advice and contractual solutions to the unique risk profiles of Eaton’s various end markets and business segments will be critical. Strong problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to clearly visualize and communicate practical solutions, will enable you to address complex issues with confidence. Success also requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational capabilities, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—along with the ability to adapt messaging for internal and external stakeholders—will support effective collaboration. Building strong relationships at all organizational levels, working collaboratively across differing perspectives, and contributing positively within a team environment will further drive the success of both the role and the broader organization.
Qualifications
Basic 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.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Arden NC, Beachwood OH, Davenport IA, Moon Township PA, Raleigh NC or Waukesha WI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Salary : $130,000 - $190,000