Associate General Counsel, Integrated Supply Chain

nVent • Saint Louis Park, MN

5d • $204,400 - $304,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position reports to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary and offers the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key decision-making processes within the organization.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Foreign language skills and/or international experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior