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.
Key role responsibilities: 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.
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
Qualifications and Experience: A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE with a proven record in commercial contracts and compliance
Excellent English and Spanish written and oral communication skills
Previous experience in Manufacturing environment required
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 dayAt nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.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.
#LI-MG1 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.
Key role responsibilities: 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.
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
Qualifications and Experience: A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE with a proven record 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 dayAt nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.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.
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About UsAt nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
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