Legal Counsel EMEA at Vontier in GB

Legal Counsel EMEA

Location: UK | Remote or Hybrid Function: Legal Reports to: VP Group General Counsel

Help Shape the Future of Mobility, Retail and Energy

At Vontier, we're helping businesses and communities navigate the future of mobility. From fueling technologies and payment solutions to EV charging, retail technology, and connected operations, our innovative solutions support customers around the world.

We're looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our EMEA Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a global organization, partnering directly with business leaders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You'll advise on a broad range of legal matters while helping drive strategic business outcomes in a fast-moving and evolving industry.

Whether you've built your career in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, work closely with senior stakeholders, and develop within a highly collaborative global legal team.

What You'll Be Doing

As the lead legal advisor supporting Vontier's Convenience Retail businesses across EMEA, you'll provide practical, commercially focused guidance across a diverse range of legal areas including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Advising leadership teams on legal, regulatory and business risk matters.
• Partnering with sales, procurement, finance, marketing, HR and operational teams to support business objectives.
• Supporting data privacy and governance initiatives, including GDPR and UK GDPR compliance activities.
• Advising on employment law matters in partnership with HR and specialist legal colleagues.
• Navigating regulatory requirements across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Supporting compliance, ethics and risk management programmes.
• Managing disputes, claims and litigation matters in collaboration with external counsel.
• Delivering training and guidance to business stakeholders on key legal and compliance topics.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic legal projects across the wider Vontier organisation.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK and/or an EU jurisdiction.
• Approximately 7 years of legal experience gained within a law firm, in-house legal team, or a combination of both.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters effectively.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across international teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a growth mindset.
• A genuine interest in understanding how businesses operate and create value.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience within a multinational business or internationally recognised law firm.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Experience supporting complex commercial transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Interest in legal technology and process improvement.
• Experience operating in highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to the transportation, mobility, fueling, convenience retail or EV charging sectors.
• Ability to occasionally support meetings outside standard EMEA business hours.

Why Join Vontier?

• Work on a broad range of complex and interesting legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Join a collaborative global legal team that values partnership, development and innovation.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies shaping the future of mobility and retail.
• Build strong relationships with senior business leaders and play a visible role in commercial decision-making.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote or hybrid working environment.
• Develop your career within a global organization committed to continuous learning and growth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Vontier, we believe diverse perspectives create stronger teams and better outcomes for our customers. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, contribute and grow.

Ready to help shape the future of mobility and convenience retail? We'd love to hear from you.

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WHO IS VONTIER Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at https://www.vontier.com

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s power the way the world moves!