Senior Contracts Specialist, MEA

Senior Contracts Specialist, 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 Senior Contracts Specialist you will provide sales-related Contract Services to MEA World Area, with minimal levels of supervision. 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, without supervision, 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
+ Complex international and multi-BU project contracts;
+ Complex frame agreements (multi-BU & -WA);
* Acts as Global, World Area or BU Contracts Lead for Global Strategic Accounts;
* 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 stakeholders;
* Participates in the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals;
* Develops and communicates creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiation points;
* Assists in the mentoring and training of Contracts Trainees and Contracts Negotiators

Who You Are:

You see the big picture, are constantly inventing future scenarios, and build strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You keep up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. You deliver feedback letting people know where they stand, honestly and sensitively. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and implement individual accountability in the team.

For This Role, You Will Need:
* 5+ years of work experience in a contracts-related role
* Bachelor’s Degree in related field
* Completion of IACCM Advanced Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Practitioner and IACCM “Oil & Gas Contracting in Practice” strongly preferred
* Intermediate MS Office skills
* Excellent oral and written English and French language skills
* Excellent negotiation skills
* Extensive knowledge of Contract law & principles
+ Commercial provisions such as warranty, liquidated damages/penalties, payment and freight terms, documentary credits and bank guarantees/sureties

Our Offer To You:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans to equitable opportunities for growth and development, we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding.

Our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.

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 inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

Moreover, our employee resource group will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion, and positively contribute to communities around us. We are committed to providing an inclusive, open, and welcoming workplace environment for people, helping all to make the most of their professional potential.

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!