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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of 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 / Affinity 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.