Legal Counsel - Vertiv

Job Summary

As Legal Counsel, you will report to the Associate General Counsel – Global Legal Procurement and assist others within the Vertiv Global Legal Department. You will provide practical and timely legal support to the Global Procurement and Supply Chain Management functions, focusing on contract drafting, review, and compliance matters under close guidance and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and support negotiation of standard procurement and supply chain contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Purchase Orders, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Supply Agreements, Logistics Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreements.
• Advise on supplier risk management, including due diligence, contract terms to mitigate risk, and compliance with anti‑bribery and corruption laws (e.g., FCPA).
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on supplier risk, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Support implementation of global procurement policies and contract management processes.
• Assist with reviewing and maintaining legal templates, playbooks, and contract records.
• Collaborate with internal business teams and external counsel to ensure timely and compliant contract execution.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to develop and implement legal compliance programs.
• Stay up-to-date on relevant laws and regulations impacting global procurement and supply chains.
• Manage outside counsel relationships for specialized legal matters.
• Proactively identify and address potential legal issues related to procurement activities.
• Provide clear and concise legal advice to business partners in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Demonstrated broad-based experience in various areas of law, with strong skill in contract management and compliance.