Global Trade Compliance Director & Counsel

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.

**  Location: The ideal location for this position is St. Louis Park, MN, or in a city of one of our sites/offices. We will also consider remote candidates based in Washington, DC.**  

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

The Global Trade Compliance Director will be responsible for leading the trade compliance program and driving global trade initiatives, ensuring adherence to international trade laws and regulations. This role involves overseeing import/export compliance, mitigating regulatory risks, and driving strategic trade initiatives. Leading a global team, the Director will foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, employee engagement, and alignment with our values. This position will report to the Vice President, Compliance.

Responsibilities:

· Provide legal counsel on and support the strategy, delivery, and evaluation of the trade compliance program and monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with rules and regulations

· Develop communications and training plans to ensure alignment with trade compliance governance processes

· Collaborate with operational leadership to develop required processes to ensure compliance in regulatory changes

· Assess impact of global import and export control law and regulations on nVent’s business

· Develop, deploy, and improve global trade compliance program and procedures that meet evolving regulatory changes

· Provide trade compliance training programs and appropriately identify and prioritize high-risk practices by country/region

· Work with nVent leadership to develop a communication strategy for global trade compliance program to increase visibility of the function within nVent and enhance employees’ understanding/awareness of trade compliance issues

· Conduct internal investigations of compliance issues, and government inquiries, and handle responses and resolution. Provide guidance and oversight to others leading investigations.

· Monitor the global regulatory environment and develop a strategy for responding to new or amended litigation

· Manage a team of global compliance professionals, support the individuals’ professional development, and mentor staff

YOU HAVE:

· Law degree from an accredited law school and an active member of at least one bar required. Law firm and in-house experience preferred.

· 10+ years of experience in international trade including extensive knowledge of handling imports and exports in accordance with foreign government regulations

· 6+ years within a global organization leading teams

· Experience reviewing transactions, identifying and addressing red flags

· Knowledge of restricted party and third-party screening tools

· Expert knowledge and understanding of global trade laws and regulations including those administered by CBP, BIS, OFAC, DDTC USTR or similar global regulatory agency requirements

· Ability to act as subject matter expert for due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions

· Strong working knowledge of commercial practices including accounting, finance, sales and marketing

· Experience working with a global manufacturing company preferred

· Government relations experience focused on the trade agencies and committees (USTR, DOC, ITC, Senate Finance and Ways & Means) highly desirable but not required

· Experience working with Mexican maquiladora operations preferred

Pay Transparency:

nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

$175,000 - $250,000

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual or long-term incentives.

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 www.nvent.com.

• 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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

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.