Legal Counsel – EMEA

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.The Legal function is a key business partner providing legal advice and support to the business in a wide range of legal and compliance matters. We are looking for an in-house lawyer with strong contract drafting, excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively. This position is located in one of our offices in the EMEA region and reports to the Regional Counsel.What You Will Experience In This PositionLegal Advisory & Compliance: - Provide clear, practical legal guidance to business across the EMEA region to support risk mitigation, legal compliance, and operational clarityContract Review & Negotiation Support: - Conduct high-volume review and drafting of general terms and conditions, commercial contracts, including NDAs, distribution, supply, subcontracting, leasing, sales and services agreements, and other product-related contracts Support senior counsel in negotiating contract terms with third parties; independently lead negotiations on certain matters as appropriate.Corporate & Governance Support: -Monitor corporate secretarial matters in coordination with internal and external counsel.Employment Law: - Provide legal support on employment law and disciplinary procedures in partnership with Human Resources.Dispute Resolution & Litigation:- Assist with litigation and dispute matters, including liaising with external counsel, preparing internal guidance, and reporting on case status.Legal Training: - Support the delivery of legal and compliance training to internal stakeholders.Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Provide legal support to regional functional teams including finance, treasury, risk management, IT, real estate, supply chain, HR, and EHS, Customer Care, QM. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with legal requirements and company policies.You HaveA qualified lawyer (preferred a degree from a university in the EU/admission to the bar in the EU) with a minimum of 3 years PQE with a proven track record in commercial contracts and compliance.Excellent English written and oral communication skillsFrench and Italian language skills strongly desiredInspires trust and open communication demonstrating interpersonal and business counselling skillsExcellent business and commercial knowledge and understandingHighly motivated and committed to deliver work of the highest quality and integrityAbility to quickly and effectively resolve conflict and challenges Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as part of a team demonstrating initiative and adaptabilityAbility to manage multiple tasks efficientlyWillingness to travel within the region on a regular basisWe HaveA dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every daynVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and workWe encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwideThrough our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate moneyCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:Innovative & adaptableDedicated to absolute integrityFocused on the customer firstRespectful and team orientedOptimistic and energizingAccountable for performanceBenefits to support the lives of our employeesAt nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.#INDLPCN