Senior Corporate Counsel

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Job Summary：
Attorney working with the Corporate Contracts Americas Legal Team. The position will be based in Davidson, NC.

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Corporate Contracts Americas Legal Team to support efficient contract review; implement consistency in the contract management process; and negotiate and finalize contracts for the Global Procurement Organization, with a primary focus on IT related contracts.

• Assist in managing, creating, and improving standard legal work, processes, and tools within the  Global Procurement Organization.

• Implement and recommend improvements to polices and templates; institute tools and processes that ensure contractual documents are aligned with Trane Technologies’ business controls, policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including data privacy and security.

• Support the Global Procurement Organization in reviewing contracts and managing legal risks.

• Interact closely with the Global Procurement Organization to implement best-in-class solutions, tools, and training to improve supplier contract processes and reduce legal risks in Trane Technologies’ supply chain.

• Assist and provide support to internal clients and legal colleagues on disputes, litigation, and compliance matters.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited US or Canadian law school.

• Good standing member of a State Bar Association.

• Minimum of 5+ years related experience – at least 1 year in-house experience preferred.

• Strong contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.

• Strong legal judgment.

• Experience negotiating IT contracts, including Software/SaaS agreements, and knowledge of related data privacy and security standards, laws, regulations and requirements is required.

• Proven experience in commercial and transactional matters.

• Working knowledge of various types of IT and other supplier contracts and other transactional documents with a willingness to gain in-depth understanding.

• Expert grasp on contracting concepts and strong analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

• Superior legal and analytical skills – excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary.

• Ability to quickly understand business objective of an agreement, identify related issues, and facilitate a risk/benefit analysis.

• Business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.

• Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a changing, fast–paced environment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work well with colleagues and all levels of commercial and business functions.

• Flexible and adaptable – unafraid of ambiguity or a challenge.

• Percent Travel: 10-15%.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.