Global General Counsel, Integrated Supply Chain

nVent; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 173,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Well-being program

Legal & identity theft protection

Job summary

nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks an experienced lawyer in Minnesota to lead supply chain contracting and strategy. You will draft and negotiate complex supplier, manufacturing, and logistics agreements, guide procurement teams, and develop legal templates to mitigate risk.

You will counsel on regulatory compliance, ESG, and environmental issues while supporting M&A related to supply chain assets. Travel domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-recognized law school and bar admission in Minnesota or eligible within 6 months.
• 10+ years of in-house or private practice experience in supply chain law, procurement, and contracting.
• Knowledge of logistics, trade regulations and global supply chain activities.
• ESG, sustainability and responsible sourcing familiarity preferred.
• Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills; able to manage complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate supply chain–related agreements such as supplier, distribution, manufacturing, transportation, SLAs, and technology contracts.
• Support strategic sourcing and procurement teams in supplier selection and negotiation approach.
• Develop uniform supply chain legal templates and guides.
• Counsel on regulatory compliance including tariffs and ESG requirements.
• Identify and mitigate legal, operational, and geopolitical risks across the supply chain.
• Manage disputes involving suppliers, insurers, logistics providers, and manufacturing partners.
• Support business continuity and supply chain resilience planning.
• Advise cross-functional teams on supply chain strategy, technology deployment, and sustainability.
• Provide counsel on environmental, health and safety and real estate matters.
• Support M&A activities related to supply chain assets or vendor relationships.
• Guide compliance with forced labor, human rights and ethical sourcing laws; track regulatory trends.
• Advise on supply chain technologies like data analytics, automation, AI in procurement, and IoT tracking.
• Train ISC and Procurement teams on supply chain legal risks and governance.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission MN or eligible

Job description

nVent, a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, seeks an experienced lawyer in Minnesota to lead supply chain contracting and strategy. You will draft and negotiate complex supplier, manufacturing, and logistics agreements, guide procurement teams, and develop legal templates to mitigate risk.

You will counsel on regulatory compliance, ESG, and environmental issues while supporting M&A related to supply chain assets. Travel domestically and internationally is expected.