Senior Attorney Contracts
Employer · Eaton
LawyerLegal specialistFull-timeMealsBudapest
Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton's largest office in the region. We are looking for a senior in-house legal role responsible for leading the end-to-end contracting process for the company's commercial activities in the data center sector.
Tasks
- Own the full contract lifecycle for high-value customer contracts covering the supply of products, services and solutions for data center projects.
- Lead negotiations directly with sophisticated counterparties including hyperscalers, colocation operators, main contractors, and large enterprise customers.
- Act as the primary legal business partner to the sales and project delivery functions.
- Develop and own the company's standard contract framework, including customer-facing terms, supply chain terms, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
- Drive continuous improvement in contracting processes, approval workflows, and risk governance.
- Provide strategic input on risk appetite and escalation thresholds, working with senior leadership.
- Oversee post-execution contract management, including managing variations and claims, and leading dispute resolution efforts.
- Engage and manage external counsel where specialist advice is required.
- Support the business on M&A, partnerships, or new market entry where contractual due diligence or structuring is required.
Conditions & benefits
Hybrid work modelAnnual bonusCafeteriaPrivate Medical InsuranceLife InsuranceEye-glass refundAYCM partnershipInternal reward system (E-Stars)Employee Wellbeing SupportAccess comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeingFamily FriendlyEnjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balanceTalent Management and Career DevelopmentWe are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coachingDog-FriendlyBring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly officeDedicated SpacesUtilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenienceCompany Yoga SessionsParticipate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxedSocial ResponsibilityJoin a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impactEmployee Appreciation DayCelebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions
Requirements
- Legal degree and qualified lawyer required
- At least 10 years' legal experience in contract drafting and negotiation (in a law-firm and/or in-house)
- Proven track record negotiating and closing complex, high-value B2B contracts
- Deep expertise in risk allocation: liability frameworks, warranties, liquidated damages, indemnities, step-in rights, termination
- Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a plus.