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nVent Contract Specialist in St Louis Park, Minnesota
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.
*This role can be hybrid in any of our posted locations.*
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
In this exciting role on a growing team within our Enclosures business segment you will:
Review of enterprise contracts, focusing on software, IT-applications, cyber, and data-related agreements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
Directly negotiate commercial terms and conditions of contract with third parties.
Assist in the development, negotiation, and execution of RFPs, third party nondisclosure agreements, R&D agreements, leasing agreements, supplier agreements, services agreements, distributor and commissioned sales representative agreements, and other product or project specific agreements.
Lead the development, update and administration of contract templates
Utilize legal tech and contract management software to streamline contract processes.
Analyze data from contract management tools to improve decision-making and efficiency.
Implement, review and improve best practices for contract management and conduct training sessions for staff on contract management.
Interact with business leaders, discussing contracts under internal delegation of authority and contract management guidelines.
YOU HAVE:
Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, or certification in Paralegal Studies and strong legal contracts experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, preferably in a large multi-national environment.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in developing and updating contract policies and templates
Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection and cybersecurity regulations preferred
Proficiency in MS 365 suite, and other enterprise document and file management tools.
Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with contract terms and conditions.
Preference given to those with prior government contracting experience.
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
At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
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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At 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.