Senior Legal Counsel

<p><br/><span><b><u>POSITION SUMMARY</u></b></span></p> <p><span>Works as part of the Law Department to protect Vertiv business by ensuring that terms and conditions used in transactions are acceptable and in line with Vertiv’s commercial strategy with particular focus on large accounts in the EMEA region. Working closely with Sales and other key company stakeholders on specific assigned accounts to implement defined processes and commercial pillars.  Review and draft agreements, often at frame level related to the EMEA territory relating to the sale of products and services to ensure agreements are clearly defined, documented, and in agreement with Vertiv’s guidelines. Negotiate directly with key customers, mainly from Data Center Market, also in support of sales. Provides legal support for other assigned activities (e.g. legal training and alike). </span></p> <p><span><b><u>RESPONSIBILITIES</u></b></span></p> <p><span><b><u> </u></b></span></p> <p><span><b>Main activities</b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Timely review, analysis, drafting, interpretation and negotiation of contracts and other documents with external parties in line with company policies and objectives</span></li> <li><span>Provides counsel and advises Company management on legal issues, compliance, and risk management (contracts, claims, litigation, legal changes, trade compliance, and others), and possible impact on Company.</span></li> <li><span>Anticipates and mitigates potential legal problems within the organization and mitigates risk to avoid claims and litigation</span></li> <li><span>Conducts legal analysis, research, and reviews on a variety of legal issues, national and international laws, and risk evaluation.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><b>Customers                                                        </b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Internal: Members of other Corporate Departments, Business Units</span></li> <li><span>External: Outside Counsel, Customers, Partners and Suppliers as it Concerns Negotiation</span></li> </ul> <p><span><b><u>QUALIFICATIONS</u></b></span></p> <p><span><b>Experience / Skills / Other</b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Qualification / Degree in Law</span></li> <li><span>Minimum 8/10 years of law experience in Data Center Market</span></li> <li><span>IT skills: Microsoft Office</span></li> <li><span>Travel within the EMEA Region he/she might be requested to travel to meet other internal customers or to negotiate contracts with customers</span></li> </ul> <p><span><b>Technical Skills </b></span></p> <span><b><u>Skills Groups </u></b></span> <span><b><u>Level</u></b></span> <span>Level 1: Basic - Level 4 : Expert</span> <span>1</span> <span>2</span> <span>3</span> <span>4</span> <span>Computer skills (Microsoft Office)</span>     <span>X</span>   <span>Languages: English</span>       <span>X</span> <span>Commercial contracts drafting and negotiations</span>       <span>X</span> <span>International trade (law and import/export techniques)</span>     <span>X</span>   <span>Legal Compliance and Ethics</span>       <span>X</span> <p><span><b><u> </u></b></span></p> <p><span><b>Vertiv Competencies</b></span></p> <span><b>#</b></span> <span><b>Name</b></span> <span><b>Definition</b></span> <span>1</span> <span>Establishing Effective Teamwork</span> <span>Maintains smooth, effective working relationships.  Includes the right stakeholders and supports peers; treats people with respect and talks about the situation, not the person.</span> <span>2</span> <span>Building and Maintaining Relationships</span> <span>Negotiates adeptly with individuals and groups.  Effective at managing conflict and confrontations skillfully.  Knows how to build and maintain working relationships with co-employees and external parties.  Can negotiate and handle work problems without alienating people.   Understands others and can get their cooperation in non-authority relationships.</span> <span>3</span> <span>Communicating Effectively</span> <span>Expresses ideas clearly and concisely.  Disseminates information about decisions, plans, and activities.  Is a willing and patient listener and is open to feedback.</span> <span>4</span> <span>Managing Change</span> <span>Uses effective strategies to facilitate organizational change initiatives and overcome resistance to change.</span> <span>5</span> <span>Analysis, Solving Problems and Making Decisions</span> <span>Makes timely decisions.   Readily understands complex issues.  Creates solutions that effectively address problems.</span> <span>6</span> <span>Providing Customer Service</span> <span>Puts customers first in everything they do both internally and externally, to meet/exceed their expectations.</span> <span>7</span> <span>Managing &amp; Developing Yourself – Self Awareness</span> <span>Admits shortcomings accepts feedback and works to improve.</span> <span>8</span> <span>Demonstrating Ethics and Integrity</span> <span>Acts in accordance with stated values.  Follows through on promises. Use