Contracts Specialist

Are you a legal professional that sees the big picture, constantly inventing future scenarios, and building strategies to sustain competitive advantage, we have an extraordinary opportunity for you with Emerson's Global Enterprise Legal Team.

As Contracts Specialist you will provide sales-related Contract Services to Europe WA, with minimal levels of supervision.

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, with minimal supervision by 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 (single 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 collaborators 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 consistently apply a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and implement individual accountability in the team. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You are essential and make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty.

For This Role, You Will Need:

2-4 years of work experience in a contracts-related role
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Completion of IACCM Contract and Commercial Management (CCM) Training Program to Practitioner Level strongly preferred
Intermediate MS Office skills
Excellent oral and written English language skills and French/Arabic languages are an advantage
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

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 build a workplace that is encouraging and exciting.

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 outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages 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.