As Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting our business by providing broad and practical legal advice across multiple areas of law. From day one, you'll work closely with experienced colleagues who will guide and mentor you, while giving you the chance to take on increasing responsibility and independence as you develop. Although your main focus will be on your designated business unit(s) or region, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across Europe, working directly with the Senior Associate General Counsel and General Counsel, Europe.

This position may be based in any European country with an Emerson office, with a preference for Aberdeen, Scotland.

Applications are welcome!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Advising business units on a wide range of legal issues with some supervision.
• Providing liaison support between management, Emerson Legal groups, and outside counsel.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements (supplier, HR related, etc.).
• Researching and advising on regulatory frameworks and local content requirements.
• Supporting audits, self-assessments, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Ensuring compliance with Emerson policies, laws, and regulations, and providing timely updates to management.
• Supporting strategic projects, policy implementation, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
• Staying informed on legal and regulatory developments and providing input to team initiatives.

Who You Are:

You will be a trusted advisor who applies sound professional judgment, integrity, and strong business sense in every aspect of your work. As a confident communicator, you can clearly and effectively explain complex legal concepts to senior management and non-legal partners. You thrive in dynamic environments, showing adaptability and comfort when navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities. Focused and dedicated, you feel a sense of accomplishment in safeguarding and improving Emerson's reputation. With a self-motivated and proactive approach, you are eager to gain exposure to a wide variety of legal and business matters.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in Scotland, England and Wales, or one of the Nordic jurisdictions (preferred) or another major European jurisdiction (may be accepted)
• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial and international environment (in-house or private practice)
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Able and willing to travel
• Comfortable working with senior management

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Additional European language skills
• Prior in-house legal experience within an international matrix company
• Displayed skill in balancing legal risk with business needs and giving practical advice
• Experience in regulatory compliance, M&A legal integration, or managing outside counsel

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritise a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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