Legal Counsel-Mexico

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.

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position that requires three days on-site in Reynosa, Mexico.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

The Regional Legal function is a key business partner within the assigned region providing legal advice and support across all business units in a wide range of legal and compliance matters, and in doing so, act as an ethical leader for the benefit of the corporation as a whole. We are searching for a candidate for the Regional Legal function in Mexico covering mainly Mexico and supporting in the United States. This position will report to our Vice President and Associate General Counsel.

· Provide effective and pragmatic legal support and counselling to the business and related entities to bring transparency and sound understanding of the company’s rights and obligations, anticipate and reduce risks and liabilities, and ensure legal compliance with regards to:

- Contracts, agreements, transactions, general terms and conditions in the context of all business related matters including, outsourcing, agency, distribution, sales channel, supply, and subcontract agreements.

- Employment law and disciplinary procedures, including those involving local unions, and collaborating closely with Human Resources on a regular basis.

- Selling, advertising and promotional literature.

· In close partnership with Corporate Legal, provide support and advice to internal customers with respect to corporate governance, ethics and business conduct, data protection and privacy.

· Assist in litigation and disputes as assigned, providing FAQ mentorship to internal clients on customer disputes, collaborating closely with outside counsel, producing timely reports pertaining to litigation and disputes where appropriate.

· Serve as subject matter leader on compliance with maquiladora requirements.

· Supervise corporate secretarial matters in conjunction with outside counsel.

· Liaise with Finance Department to facilitate Review/Issuance of Bank Bonds.

· From time to time, assist with corporate transactions, new company or office/branch startups, small acquisitions, divestitures or business transfers.

· Conduct and facilitate trainings on contract law, project execution and management, export compliance, Competition, FCPA and Ethics, developed by the respective nVent departments.

· Lead external counsels in an efficient and cost effective manner.

YOU HAVE:

· A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in commercial contracts and compliance.

· Excellent English and Spanish written and oral communication skills.

· Previous experience in Manufacturing environment required.

· USA visa preferred.

· Inspires trust and open communication demonstrating interpersonal and business counselling skills.

· Excellent business and commercial knowledge and understanding.

· Highly motivated and committed to deliver work of the highest quality and integrity.

· Ability to quickly and effectively resolve conflict and challenges.

· Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as part of a team.

· Willingness to travel within the region.

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 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 work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At 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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