Corporate Counsel - Data Centers

Trane Italia•Davidson, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is central to their business. The Corporate Counsel - Data Centers role is for an experienced commercial attorney who will support Trane Commercial HVAC North America’s Data Center business. This position involves serving as a legal business partner, advising, negotiating, and providing legal support for large complex commercial sales agreements for data center accounts and other large customers. The role also includes identifying and managing legal and contractual risks, developing strong business relationships, training the Data Center team on contract processes, and providing general commercial legal support.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited US law school
Member in good standing of a State Bar Association
Minimum of 3-5 years related legal experience
Proven experience in commercial and transactional matters
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 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
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

Nice To Haves

in-house experience preferred
Experience in litigation involving commercial agreements is an advantage

Responsibilities

Serve as a legal business partner to the sales and business personnel in the sales, execution and management of the Data Center agreements, including legal analysis and interpretation of applicable statutory/regulatory requirements and contractual issues; developing strategic and tactical plans; identifying legal, contractual, and project risks; and analysis and resolution of internal and external customer/project issues.
Advise, negotiate and provide legal support to the Trane Commercial HVAC business unit in connection with large complex commercial sales agreements for data center accounts and other large customers.
Identify and manage legal and contractual risks associated with the Trane Commercial business offerings in North America including providing business leaders with assessments of legal, contractual and select business risk and recommendations, as warranted.
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with Trane Data Center business, staff and leadership, manufacturing locations, Financial Services and Risk Management.
Train Data Center team on Trane’s Contract processes and policies
Provide other general commercial legal support and analysis of customer solicitations, proposals and contracts for the sale of equipment, controls, parts and service and other general commercial areas.