Contracts Counsel - 12 months with French
Employer not yet confirmed · Cluj Napoca, Cluj, Romania · hybrid
At Emerson, we believe in solving complex challenges through collaboration, innovation, and expertise. We are looking for a Contracts Counsel with French to join our Global Legal Function in Cluj-Napoca or Yerevan, in a hybrid setup, on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with a particular focus on French-speaking Africa.
In this position, you will partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal teams to review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts that support critical business operations across multiple countries and business units.
We look forward to seeing your application!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements and transaction documents in line with Emerson policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
Support customer requests for proposal, requests for quotation, vendor qualification documents, and other contractual requests.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with customers while balancing business objectives and risk mitigation.
Identify and leverage previously negotiated agreements, approved deviations and contractual precedents to promote consistency and accelerate recurring reviews.
Act as Contracts Lead for international project contracts and framework agreements, with increasing ownership as experience grows.
Provide contractual and legal guidance throughout the approval process to support informed business decisions.
Partner with customers, internal legal teams, and business stakeholders to drive contracts to successful closure.
Analyze commercial, financial, and legal risks and recommend practical solutions.
Use approved AI and digital tools to improve contract review efficiency, consistency, and knowledge reuse.
Conduct legal research and provide contract-related support and advice to Sales, Project Management, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Who You Are: You are a proactive and business-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment. You have strong analytical and communication skills, can effectively balance legal risk with commercial objectives, and are comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders across multiple regions.
For This Role, You Will Need: Law Degree and qualification to practice law.
Previous experience in commercial contracts, contract management, or a related legal field.
Solid understanding of contract law and commercial contracting principles.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Professional proficiency in English and French.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: Experience supporting international or multinational business operations.
Exposure to complex commercial transactions, project contracts, or framework agreements.
Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize 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.
Make this great opportunity yours!