Legal Counsel

What makes you successful? Bring your passion and expertise with:

• Qualification / Degree in Law
• Minimum 1/2 years of experience
• ​Languages: Fluent English; Hungarian is an advantage, but not mandatory
• Commercial contracts drafting and negotiations
• International trade (law and import/export techniques)
• Legal Compliance and Ethics
• IT skills: Microsoft Office
• Travel within the EMEA Region he/she might be requested to travel to meet other internal customers or to negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Travel required:

• 10%

We are now looking for a colleague to join our team in Cluj-Napoca, Romania as an Legal Counsel.


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Position Summary

Works as part of the Law Department to protect Vertiv business units by ensuring that terms and conditions used in transactions are acceptable to the business. Drafts and negotiate agreements (often directly with customers) relating to the sale of products, professional services, and software licensing to ensure agreements are clearly defined, documented, and in agreement with Vertiv's guidelines. Assist and support the EMEA Law Department in a wide range of legal issues across EMEA, however the role will be particularly focused in assisting and supporting Business Units in Romania, Hungary and CEE (Central Eastern Europe). Ensures that Vertiv business is in line with the legal and trade compliance requirements. Further the Legal Counsel will work with members of other corporate departments, business units and outside counsel



What you'll do? As a key team player, your responsibilities include:

• Works under supervision of Senior in-house counsel to provide timely review, analysis, drafting, interpretation and negotiation of contracts and other documents with external parties in line with company policies and objectives
• Provides counsel and advises Company management on legal issues, compliance and risk management (contracts, claims, litigation, legal changes, trade compliance and others), possible impact to Company.
• Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems within the organization and mitigates risk to avoid claims and litigation
• Conducts legal analysis, research and reviews on a variety of legal issues, national and international laws, and risk evaluation

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.



The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

* Customer Focus
* Operational Excellence
* High-Performance Culture
* Innovation
* Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

* Own It
* Act With Urgency
* Foster a Customer-First Mindset
* Think Big and Execute
* Lead by Example
* Drive Continuous Improvement
* Learn and Seek Out Development


Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.