Counsel MEA

Description

Job Summary :

Provide comprehensive legal support to the Middle East & Africa world area with a regional focus on English-Speaking Africa initially requiring some mentorship and direction with reduced levels of supervision as experience grows!

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Provides advice to the relevant business unit(s) on a broad spectrum of legal issues with some supervision including :
• Acting as liaison between business management and other practice groups within the Emerson Legal Function as well as outside counsel
• Performing or supervising audits self-assessments and investigations
• Reviewing advising on and negotiating various commercial agreements including but not limited to corporate supplier agreements sales contracts and non-disclosure agreements
• Research and advise on the applicable regulatory framework and local content requirements to support business expansion in the region
• Works harmoniously with Emerson Law Department colleagues and outside counsel on routine legal matters to ensure compliance with Emerson policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Keeps business unit(s) management and Law Department management fully advised of all significant developments concerning all material matters in a timely fashion
• Exercises good professional judgment acts with integrity and gets results at all times to protect and improvement image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department
• Supports the Legal team in :

Handling inquiries from various parties or regulatory bodies including in relation to investigations subpoenas and audits

Who you are

For this role you will need :

Preferred qualifications set you apart :

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 perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from phenomenal teams. Our dedication 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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide medical insurance plans Employee Assistance Program tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities including face-to-face and virtual training mentorship and coaching project management and on-the-job training.

Adhere to Health Safety & Environment policies as laid by the organization.

Key Skills

Eclipse,HR Administration,Fabrication,Core Banking,Entry Level

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1