Description:

Job Summary:
Experienced commercial Attorney supporting Trane Commercial HVAC North America

Responsibilities:

Advise, negotiate and provide legal support to the Trane Commercial HVAC business unit in connection with North American energy savings performance agreements, complex HVAC-related construction agreements and subcontracts, architectural/engineering services and consulting agreements and other constructions agreements and matters with building owners, general contractors and subcontractors.
Identify and manage legal and contractual risks associated with the Trane's Energy Services business offering in North America including providing business leaders with assessments of legal, contractual and select business risk and recommendations, as warranted.
Serve as a legal business partner to the sales, service and business personnel in the sales and execution of the Energy Services business and projects in competitive and negotiated projects, including legal analysis and interpretation of applicable statutory/regulatory requirements and contractual issues; developing strategic and tactical plans; identifying legal, contractual, and project risks; identifying and analyzing company's claim rights and recovery; and identification, analysis and resolution of internal and external customer/project issues.
Provide renewable energy, power solutions and structured finance legal support to the Energy Services business.
Provide legal support to and work closely with the company litigation team to resolve claims and litigation concerning Comprehensive Solutions and complex construction projects.
Provide other general commercial legal support and analysis of customer solicitations, proposals and contracts for the sale of equipment, contracting, controls, parts and service and other general commercial areas, including sales, distribution, supply, marketing, communications, and contract management in the Climate and/or Industrial Segment strategic business units.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

J.D. degree from an accredited US law school
Member in good standing of a State Bar Association
Minimum of 5-10 years related legal experience – at least 3 years in-house experience preferred
Proven experience in commercial and transactional matters, preferably knowledge of construction law and generally accepted industry practices
Preferred experience in renewable energy, power solutions and structured finance legal support
Strong legal judgment
Expert grasp of contracting concepts and superior legal and analytical skills –excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions and in creating and implementing standard tools to resolve recurring business and/or commercial issues
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary
Ability to quickly understand business objectives 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 management
Experience in litigation involving commercial agreements is an advantage
Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills
Ability to work well under pressure and 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 at various locations
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic team environment with other disciplines
Flexible and adaptable – unafraid of ambiguity or a challenge
Strong personal computer and presentation skills
Percent Travel: Approximately 10-15%