Legal Specialist

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.

• Provide effective legal support and counselling to the business in the assigned region to bring clarity 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, subcontract agreements,
  • Employment law and disciplinary procedures, liaising with Human Resources on a regular basis ; and
  • Selling, advertising and promotional literature.
• In close cooperation with Corporate Legal, provide support and advice to internal clients with respect to corporate governance, ethics and business conduct, data protection and privacy.
• Assist in litigation and disputes as assigned, providing FAQ guidance to internal clients on disputes, liaising with outside counsel.
• Assist in corporate secretarial matters as assigned.
• From time to time, assist with corporate transactions, new company or office/branch startups, small acquisitions, divestitures, business transfers and closure of entities.
• Conduct and facilitate trainings on:
  • contract, labor and other legal related topics; and
  • compliance related.
• Establish priorities and works concurrently on a variety of legal matters.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
• 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 on a regular basis
• Minimum 3 years in-house or law firm working experiences with a proven track record in commercial contracts, risk management and compliance.
• Working experiences in a MNC legal department is preferred.
• Language requirements: China native, Fluent in English.

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.

The Legal function is a key business partner within the assigned country providing legal advice and support across all business segments 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. The role covers China and APAC (as assigned) and reports to Regional Counsel.