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At Trane TechnologiesTM (https://www.tranetechnologies.com) and through our businesses including Trane® (https://www.trane.com) and Thermo King® (https://www.Thermoking.com) , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

The Role:

Attorney working in the Corporate Contracts Americas Legal Team. The position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule and based in Davidson, NC.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the Global Procurement Organization as a member of the Corporate Contracts Americas Legal Team. Support includes, but is not limited to, efficient contract review; driving consistency in the contract management process; advising procurement and business stakeholders on contract risks; and negotiating contracts with the Global Procurement Organization.

• Emphasis on IT related contracts, with additional proficiency in professional services as well as other supply agreements.

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

• Recommend improvements to polices, templates, 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. Implement updates as appropriate.

• Work 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 reviewing and 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 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: <5%.

What’s in it for you:

• Benefits kick in on day one!

• 6% 401K match, additional 2% core contribution = 8% overall match

• 3 weeks of vacation, plus site paid holidays

• Benefits*: Trane-Technologies-Benefits-Offered.pdf (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/content/dam/cs-corporate/pdf/careers/Trane-Technologies-Benefits-Offered.pdf)

Base Pay Range: $164,200-217.800, plus bonus

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.