Associate General Counsel, Director - Integrated Supply Chain

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 seeks an in-house attorney who will play a pivotal role in crafting supplier strategies and driving business objectives forward. Your expertise will help foster strong supplier partnerships while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with industry standards. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Draft, review, and negotiate supply chain–related agreements (i.e supplier agreements, distribution/logistics contracts, manufacturing agreements, transportation agreements, service‑level agreements (SLAs), and technology/automation contracts). Support and guide strategic sourcing and procurement teams in supplier selection and negotiation approach. Develop and maintain uniform supply chain legal templates and guides. Offer recommendations regarding conformity with domestic and international regulations influencing supply chain operations, including tariffs. Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and geopolitical risks across the supply chain. Manage disputes involving suppliers, insurance providers, logistics providers, and manufacturing partners, including claims related to quality, delivery, IP or contract enforcement. Support business continuity and supply chain resilience planning. Counsel cross-functional units regarding supply chain strategy, operational approaches, technology implementation, and sustainability efforts. Offer counsel regarding environmental, health and safety and real estate topics. Partner with Procurement to support how supplier performance, blocking issues, and risk are managed, ensuring alignment with contracts and long term supplier relationships. Support M&A activities related to supply chain assets or vendor relationships (e.g., due diligence, integration planning). Guide the company’s compliance with forced labor, human rights, and ethical sourcing laws, environmental and sustainability standards and industry or customer-specific ESG requirements. Keep track of changing regulatory trends that affect supply chain transparency and responsible sourcing. Offer counsel regarding legal aspects of supply chain technologies like data analytics, automation, AI in procurement and logistics, and IoT tracking systems. Provide training and mentorship to ISC and Procurement teams on supply chain legal risks, governance, and standard methodologies. YOU HAVE: J.D. from an ABA-recognized law school and admitted to the bar in Minnesota (or eligible for admission within 6 months). 10+ years legal experience in–house and/or private practice required, with significant experience in supply chain, procurement, commercial contracting and manufacturing preferred. Solid knowledge of logistics, procurement procedures, trade regulations, and worldwide supply chain activities. Prior experience offering legal counsel on EHS and real estate issues preferred. Previous experience in ESG reporting, sustainability criteria, and responsible sourcing initiatives is preferred. Outstanding negotiation, drafting, communication, and collaborator management skills. Ability to handle complex matters and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to use technology to improve contract efficiency and decision-making. Excellent analytical and strategic business decision making/problem solving skills. Foreign language skills and/or international experience a plus. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-25%). WE 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 day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enab…

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