Legal Junior Counsel

Zagreb · Posted Nov 06

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At a glance

Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Work type: Onsite
Category: Legal

Junior Legal Counsel to support legal operations across Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), focusing on Croatia, Poland, and the wider CEE region. In-house role partnering with Senior Counsel, involving contract administration, corporate records, compliance, and legal research in Zagreb, Croatia.

What they are looking for

LawContract managementCorporate governanceMicrosoft officeEnglish

Location: Zagreb, Croatia Department: General 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