Sr Corporate Counsel - Northern / Eastern Europe & HVAC

Trane Technologies • Full-time • Brussels • 2d ago

At Trane Technologies^TM and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, 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.

Job Summary： We are seeking an experienced commercial attorney to support the Trane HVAC EMEA & ANZ region. The successful candidate will be based in Brussels, will report directly to the General Counsel EMEA & ANZ and will be an integral part of the Trane Technologies EMEA & ANZ legal department.

Responsibilities: For our Northern / Eastern HVAC commercial operations, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various legal documents (such as supply contracts, sales contracts, distribution agreements, OEM agreements, General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Purchases, confidentiality agreements, etc.)

Provide legal support to the HVAC Commercial Key Accounts team in negotiating and managing commercial relationships with large and strategic customers operating in the fields of Data Centres, Industrial Process Cooling, and other strategic vertical sectors.
Offer dedicated legal support and expertise in several legal areas, including general commercial law, contract law, competition law, corporate law, and labour law.
Collaborate directly with our regional commercial offices involved in the commercialization of Trane Technologies HVAC products in Northern and Eastern Europe.
Provide practical support and solutions for legal issues related to our operations in a rapidly changing environment.
Analyse and manage commercial and/or technical claims as well as the portfolio of pending legal cases.
Coordinate the activities of external lawyers.
Collaborate with other members of the EMEA & ANZ legal department on European strategic initiatives and other M&A projects.
Identify current and/or future legal risks and help determine how to respond to them operationally.
Organize training sessions for employees on various legal topics.

Qualifications:Bachelor of Law from a European university with an additional Master's degree with an international/European law component.
Qualified lawyer in one of the EU Member State Bars (preferred but not mandatory).
Minimum of 5-10 years of related legal experience, with at least 2-3 years of in-house experience (preferred but not mandatory).
Proven experience in commercial and transactional matters.
Prior knowledge and/or exposure to European and national competition laws is a plus.
Strong legal judgment and expert grasp of contracting concepts and superior legal and analytical skills.
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 work with an international and multicultural audience.
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.
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 in a 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 challenges.
Strong personal computer and presentation skills with Microsoft Office tools.
Fluency in English and in one or two other main European language (i.e. French, German, Dutch, Italian, or any Eastern European language). Proficiency in any additional language is a plus.
Willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.

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.