About this role
Job Description
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
- 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!
About Us
Why Emerson
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
About Emerson
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!
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Job Info
Job Identification 26013087
Job Function Legal
Posting Date 10/30/2026, 09:53 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
Str. Emerson No.4, Cluj-Napoca, 400641, RO
(Hybrid)