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!
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.
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.
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.
Experience supporting international or multinational business operations.
Exposure to complex commercial transactions, project contracts, or framework agreements.
Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
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.
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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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Skills Required
- 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
- Experience supporting international or multinational business operations
- Exposure to complex commercial transactions, project contracts, or framework agreements
- Additional language skills
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
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At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
