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:

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.