Contracts Counsel, MEA

Contracts Counsel, MEA, Cluj-Napoca

Are you a professional that wants to be responsible for leading strategic and legal initiatives in the Middle East and ︃​︁︂︈​︂︀︀​︁︆︅Africa (MEA) World Area, partnering with regional Senior Management on regional strategies and their implementation, we have an outstanding opportunity for you with Emerson's Global Enterprise Legal Team. As Contracts Counsel you will provide sales-related Contract Services to MEA World Area, initially requiring close and frequent guidance and direction, with reducing levels of supervision as experience grows. If you are up for the challenge and ready to expand your professional experiences and grow professionally with a thriving organization, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
* Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements and transaction documents in compliance with applicable policies and legal and ethical standards, under the supervision (as required) of more senior Contract Services staff, including in:
+ Responding, within established guidelines, to customers’ RFP/RFQs, vendor qualification documents and contractual requests;
+ Drafting and negotiating with customers, appropriate contractual language to reflect the business interests and policies of the parties;
* Takes the Contracts Lead role on:
+ Less complex international and multi-BU project contracts;
+ Less complex frame agreements (multi-BU & -WA);
* Takes the Contracts Lead role (including the Global Contracts Lead role on GSAP accounts) on more complex projects and frame agreements as experience develops;
* Interfaces with customers, members of the legal team and other Emerson stakeholders to bring deals to closure;
* Analyses business, financial, and legal risks;
* Researches information on existing agreements and contractual programs, assisting with analysis and compiling data for reports;
* Provides contract-related guidance to Sales, Project Management and other collaborators;
* Participates in the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals.

Who You Are:

You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations and you negotiate skillfully in tough situations. You step up to handle tough issues and provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You show personal commitment and take-action to continuously improve.

For This Role, You Will Need:
* 2-4 years of work experience in a contracts-related role
* Bachelor’s Degree in related field
* Intermediate MS Office skills
* Excellent oral and written English language skills
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Extensive knowledge of Contract law & principles
+ Commercial provisions such as warranty, liquidated damages/penalties, payment & freight terms, documentary credits and bank guarantees/sureties

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
* Completion of WorldCC Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Training Program to Practitioner Level strongly preferred
* French or Arabic language skills

Our Offer To You:

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We’re emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

Make this great opportunity yours!

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!