Contracts Attorney with Italian

About the role:

A Contract Attorney is part of the EMEA Law Department and take a lead role in providing legal support on commercial contracts across Eaton in the EMEA region. You will be part of an international team working with our Sales organizations as well as other Contract Managers and Business Attorneys in different locations and levels throughout Eaton. You will be responsible for leading legal support on complex, high-value commercial contracts – from review and drafting through negotiation, internal approval and contract finalization.

What you'll do:

1. Contract Negotiation and Commercial Support

Negotiate terms for commercial deals, focusing on complex, high-value contracts and strategic accounts.

Support EMEA growth, especially large data center and utility projects requiring negotiation and cross-functional coordination.

Improve responsiveness and reduce delays in high-value tenders, protecting revenue opportunities and win rates.

2. Contract Management Processes and Governance

Support the creation and implementation of contract management processes.

Ensure compliance with processes, policies and standards across Sales.

3. Templates, Risk Management and Decision Support

Lead contract template drafting and provide legal guidance aligned with business requirements.

Maintain awareness of agreements, risk mitigation plans, negotiations and win/loss reasons.

Improve contract reviews, risk mitigation, negotiation strategies and approval recommendations to support informed decisions and acceptable risk-taking.

4. Training and Capability Building

Train Eaton’s Sales professionals on contractual concepts and contract management processes.

Qualifications:

• Legal Degree is required/Qualified lawyer is an advantage
• At least 6 years’ legal experience in contract drafting and negotiation (in a law-firm and/or in-house)

Skills:

• Good knowledge of general Commercial Law.
• Experienced negotiator and comfortable in negotiations.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Experience using AI in a legal environment
• Solid stakeholder management and business acumen

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we’re dedicated to enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton’s largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 750 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.