Corporate Lawyer

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.

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.

nVent is seeking a Legal Specialist to support the Mexico legal function with a strong focus on labor compliance, supplier oversight, and corporate governance execution. This role is designed to provide hands‑on compliance and documentation support in an increasingly complex Mexican regulatory environment.

The Legal Specialist will work closely with the Regional Counsel and cross‑functional partners to manage day‑to‑day compliance activities, reduce reliance on outside counsel, and ensure consistent, timely filings and documentation across all Mexico entities.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

Labor Compliance & Supplier Oversight

• Support compliance with Mexico’s labor reform requirements, including oversight of specialized service providers and subcontractors.

• Coordinate REPS related documentation, supplier registrations, and ongoing monitoring of labor and social security compliance.

• Partner with Procurement, HR, and Operations to ensure required documentation is collected, reviewed, and maintained.

• Support preparation for and response to STPS and labor related audits, including documentation tracking and internal coordination.

• Maintain audit ready records and compliance trackers across all Mexico sites.

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Filings:

• Manage day to day corporate governance and entity compliance activities across Mexican entities.

• Coordinate statutory filings, registrations, and reporting requirements involving corporate, tax, labor, and foreign investment authorities.

• Prepare and maintain corporate books, powers of attorney, and governance documentation in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

• Track deadlines and ensure timely execution of recurring regulatory and governance obligations.

• Support audit preparation and regulatory inquiries related to corporate and entity compliance.

External Counsel Coordination & Cost Management:

• Serve as a point of contact for outside counsel on routine governance, labor compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Prepare documentation, gather inputs, and manage workflows to reduce external legal spend.

• Escalate complex or strategic matters to the Regional Counsel as appropriate.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Procurement, Operations, EHS, and Security to support compliance initiatives.

• Support internal education and awareness related to labor compliance and governance processes.

• Assist with the rollout of updated compliance processes, templates, and playbooks.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Law and specializations or postgraduate studies in areas related to the company's business.

• Minimum of 3 years with a proven track record in commercial contracts and compliance.

• Experience in manufacturing / IMMEX / maquiladora environment.

• Familiarity with REPSE considerations for specialized services and vendor compliance and STPS inspections.

• 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 conflicts and challenges.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as part of a team demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• Willingness to travel within the region on a regular basis.

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 .

• 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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