Senior Contracts Counsel

Are you a legal professional We have a new opportunity with Emerson's Global Enterprise Legal Team. In this role you will provide support to Procurement & Supply Chain community in Europe for related procurement contracts and as secondary activity Sales-related Contract Services to Europe WA, with minimal levels of supervision. If you are ready to expand your professional experiences and grow professionally, we invite you to become a valued member of our team in Cluj

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Review, draft and negotiate procurement agreements and transaction documents in compliance with applicable policies and legal and ethical standards, without supervision, including in: 
  • Responding, within established guidelines, to vendor qualification documents and contractual requests; 
  • Drafting and negotiating with vendors, appropriate contractual language to reflect the business interests and policies of the parties;
• Takes the Contracts Lead role on: 
  • Complex international and multi-BU contracts;
  • Complex frame/master agreements ;
• Act as EUR Contracts Lead role on Global Strategic projects related to EUR Supply Chain;
• Collaborates with other Procurement Contracts leads and Supply Chain SME on updating, defining and adopting policies, process and standards for Procurement Contracts
• Develop and communicate creative solutions and mitigation strategies to key negotiation points and issues;
• Mentor and train EUR Procurement Contracts and Supply Chain personnel
• Provide advice during the approval process to assist business owners in making informed decisions and secure appropriate approvals;
• Work with vendors, members of the legal team and other Emerson collaborators to bring deals to closure;
• Analyse business, financial, and legal risks;
• Research information on existing agreements and contractual programs, assisting with analysis and compiling data for reports;
• Provides contract-related guidance to Supply Chain, Project Management and other partners in relation to procurement Contracts;
• Work in Contract lifecycle management tools (Oracle CLM, DocuSign CLM, etc.)
• Templates drafting, Emerson standard purchasing T&Cs update, legal research.

Who You Are:

You see the big picture, constantly are encouraging future scenarios, and build strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You deliver feedback letting people know where they stand, honestly and sensitively. You consistently use multiple methods to develop others. You consider multiple and varied viewpoints when addressing problems and opportunities. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A min of 4 years of work experience in a contracts-related role;
• Bachelor's Degree in  Legal or a related field;
• Intermediate MS Office skills; 
• Excellent oral and written English language skills;
• Experienced 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.
• Strong Coaching & mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Completion of IACCM Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Training Program to Practitioner Level strongly preferred;
•  Other languages (German, Hungarian, Italian, etc.) are 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.