Overview
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 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. Our brands include nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Our principal office is in London and our management office is in Minneapolis. Learn more at
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 position
- Legal Advisory & Compliance : Provide clear, practical legal guidance to the business across the EMEA region to support risk mitigation, legal compliance, and operational clarity
- Contract 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, EHS, Customer Care, and QM. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with legal requirements and company policies.
You have
A qualified lawyer (preferred a degree from a university in the EU with admission to the bar in the EU) with a minimum of 3 years PQE and 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 delivering work of the highest quality and integrityAbility to quickly and effectively resolve conflict and challengesAbility 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 have
A 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 dayCommitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work, including philanthropic activities and the nVent in Action matching programCore values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers : Innovative & adaptable; Dedicated to absolute integrity; Customer-focused; Respectful and team oriented; Optimistic and energizing; Accountable 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.
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