Legal Junior Counsel

We are currently looking for a Legal Junior Counsel – Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) to join our dynamic team in Zagreb, Croatia! About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to support legal operations across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This role is ideal for an early-career lawyer looking to build international in-house experience within a dynamic business environment. Working closely with the Senior Counsel, you will provide legal and administrative support across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on Croatia, Poland, and the wider CEE region. Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support for the CEE legal function Assist with handling routine and repeatable legal matters across Croatia, Poland, and other CEE countries Support contract administration, document management, and legal record keeping Prepare, review, and organize legal documentation, templates, and corporate records Coordinate with internal stakeholders on legal requests and follow-up activities Assist the Senior Counsel in managing ongoing legal projects and workstreams Monitor deadlines, maintain legal trackers, and support compliance-related activities Conduct legal research and provide summaries on relevant legal topics when required Qualifications : Law degree from an accredited university Minimum of 2 years of professional experience gained through an in-house legal internship or traineeship within a limited liability company with foreign ownership, or a manufacturing company environment Practical exposure to corporate legal matters and business operations Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Familiarity with contract management and corporate governance processes Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Fluent English language skills 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 sales, 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. What do we offer? Access to internal training and external development opportunities Coverage of public transportation costs UNIQA supplementary health insurance for added security Special occasion bonuses (Easter, Christmas, performance-based rewards, and child-related bonuses) Free annual health check-up to support your well-being (Croatia Osiguranje) Opportunity to sign up for a Multisport card for an active lifestyle Fresh fruit delivered 2 times per week for a healthy start to the week Referral bonuses as a thank-you for helping us grow our team Financial support for new parents with a non-taxable baby bonus Assistance in difficult times with a non-taxable allowance for the loss of an immediate family member Professional development through mentorship and training International teams and dynamic environment Contribution to projects of high technical complexity with modern technical challenges Full creative and professional freedom Flexible working hours Positive, casual, friendly, team-based working atmosphere Focus on competence development If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career into a healthy and growing environment! 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 #LI-JŠ1