Counsel

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
• Staying up to date on legal and regulatory developments relating to Emerson's compliance program and communicating relevant developments as appropriate to the business
• Implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable divisions
• Strategic projects in different areas (e.g. implementation of various legislation, applicable new directives and regulations)
• Performing due diligence and ensuring compliance with anti-corruption laws
• Leads the post-acquisition legal integration process of newly acquired companies with regard to all applicable legal areas;
• Participates in and proactively contributes to direction of various central initiatives of the Legal team, and with other tasks as assigned.

Who you are?

• You optimally communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.
• You continuously seek and provide Business insights

For this role you will need:

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in a commercial and international field (in-house or private practice)
• Law Degree from an accredited law school
• Comfortable working with senior management

Preferred qualifications set you apart:

• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Willingness to travel
• Solution-finding, practical, with a strong eye for business, able to weigh and take reasonable risks
• Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in and exposed to all kinds of legal matters and business areas

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 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 family's 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.