Legal Counsel

Eaton is seeking a Legal Counsel, Electrical Sector to join our team. Based at our Beachwood, OH facility, the position will have generalist legal responsibilities in multiple divisions and functions within Eaton's Electrical Sector. Reporting to the Chief Counsel for Eaton's Electrical Sector, Americas, the Legal Counsel will experience a variety of tasks and challenges related to commercial transactions; commercial disputes; competition law and trade; channel distribution regulations; litigation; contracts; labor and employment; health and safety; intellectual property; regulatory compliance; quality; mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; technology transactions; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FPCA) and Anti-Corruption law.

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.

Job Responsibilities

+ Provide legal and strategic counsel to Eaton's Electrical Sector in order to maximize benefits and reduce risk.

+ Ensure the business practices, policies and activities of Eaton's Electrical Sector meet legal and management requirements.

+ Proactively identify potential problems and devise creative solutions that strike an effective balance between cost and return, including both short-term and long-term business and legal considerations.

+ Provide legal advice on contract terms and conditions and assist in identifying and assessing risk related to alternative terms and conditions.

+ Lead negotiations in order to properly communicate Eaton's position, maximize benefits and mitigate risk.

+ Engage, manage and supervise outside counsel when appropriate and necessary, to provide the necessary level of legal services required for specific transactions.

+ Be "hands on" and involved in the business. Have courage of conviction and be prepared to stand up and be accountable when required.

+ Regularly collaborate with law department team members. Building and maintaining trusted relationships is essential

Qualifications Required Qualifications

+ JD degree from an accredited law school.

+ Minimum of 7 years' business legal counsel experience at a public company or law firm.

+ Licensed Attorney in a minimum of one jurisdiction in the United States

Soft Skills

+ Professional Excellence. Demonstrates legal knowledge. Recommends strategy based on a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment. Thinks and acts strategically. Possesses a global view but can dig deep into details to meet internal and external customer needs

+ Agile Communicator. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Can provide legal support to executives, clients, and other attorneys. Able to adapt the message to effectively share information with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Leadership. Eager to take on leadership initiatives and challenging opportunities. Demonstrates excellence and inspires the same from internal and external stakeholders. Shows good judgment in identifying when it is necessary to drive difficult decisions and handles the same with sensitivity.

+ Efficient. Comfortable juggling a demanding workload and prioritizing projects. Synthesizes information quickly in order to provide legal support.

+ Collaborative. Develops relationships to become a trusted business partner with internal and external stakeholders. Able to manage complex professional relationships working in a large established law practice.

+ A Learner. Genuinely enjoys the practice of corporate law. Naturally inquisitive, interested in our business, and demonstrates tenacity when working on complex projects

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Job: Legal

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector

Job Level: Director Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is 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.