Legal Counsel

Carrier; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in climate solutions is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in commercial and construction law. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice on contracts, support business operations, and ensure compliance with laws. The position is remote/hybrid, ideally commutable to Wimbledon. Candidates should have at least 5 years PQE. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus scheme

Car cash allowance

25 Days Holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Company Pension

Employee reward initiatives

Health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Experience in the industry and/or construction is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for legal matters in the UK region.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and construction contracts.
• Advise on legal issues affecting business operations.
• Manage commercial disputes and claims.
• Provide training on commercial law to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)

Job description

Role: Legal Counsel

Location: Remote/Hybrid, ideally commutable to our Wimbledon (SW19 4DD) office

Contract type: Full time, permanent

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specialising in commercial and/or construction law to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts and transactions, supporting business operations and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

This role covers all Climate Solutions (Commercial & Service Europe) entities in the UK and Ireland, including sales activities for our Carrier, Viessmann, and Toshiba brands. CSE is a leading provider in climate and energy solutions, with a strong presence in key growth areas such as data centres, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, district heating, etc.

What will you be doing?

• Serve as the main point of contact for business leaders in the UK region for all legal matters, acting as a proactive business partner and risk mitigator.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including supply, distribution, procurement, service agreements, and NDAs) and/or construction contracts.
• Advise on all aspects of commercial law affecting the business.
• Support business units on legal issues relating to commercial operations, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and resolve commercial disputes, claims, and pre-litigation matters, liaising with external counsel as required.
• Monitor changes in commercial legislation locally.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on commercial law and internal policies.

To be successful in this role:

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales, with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law, ideally gained in-house in an international environment.
• Experience in Industry and/or Construction is desirable. Experience in HVAC is a plus.
• Strong experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on enabling business growth while managing risk.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Car cash allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company Pension
• Benefits Central Platform hosting employee reward and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
• Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

More about us:

Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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