General Counsel

Trane Technologies

General Counsel advising Thermo King Americas, a sustainable climate-solutions business. Leading commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, transactions, litigation support, and legal risk management.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $198,993 - $302,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate transactional law, including complex commercial agreements, distribution, and antitrust law, while providing strategic legal guidance aligned with business objectives. Proven ability to manage legal risks, support litigation, and develop policies for compliance with regulatory requirements.

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J.D. Degree15+ Years’ Experience Practicing as An AttorneyIn-House Counsel ExperienceStrong Corporate Transactional BackgroundExpert Grasp of Contracting Concepts

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Hard Skills

Drafting Complex Commercial AgreementsNegotiating Commercial Equipment Sales AgreementsLegal Risk ManagementStatutory and Regulatory ComplianceLitigation SupportClaim Rights AnalysisData Collection and Sharing PoliciesMergers and Acquisitions SupportAntitrust Law ExpertiseBusiness Law Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal Management SkillsBusiness-Oriented Problem-SolvingAbility to Influence and Collaborate

Certifications & Qualifications

Member in Good Standing of a State Bar Association

Industry Keywords

NHTSA ComplianceEPA ComplianceCARB ComplianceFranchise LawDealer Network Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead legal partner to the Thermo King Americas business on business and strategic matters and day-to-day legal advice
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial equipment sales agreements
Advise on statutory and regulatory requirements for sales, installation, marketing, and products
Support strategic and tactical planning for new products and services and identify legal, contractual, and project risks
Identify and analyze claim rights and recovery from customers and suppliers
Review and approve marketing and communications materials
Advise on warranty documents, processes, and policies
Create policies and processes for data collection and sharing
Support litigation teams in resolving claims and litigation
Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements administered by NHTSA, EPA, and CARB
Advise on dealer network matters, including franchise, dealer, distribution, and antitrust laws
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions
Develop standards, processes, metrics, templates, and tools for legal and contract processes
Establish and execute legal department goals, objectives, policies, and programs
Manage the legal budget for the Thermo King Americas business unit
Anticipate, manage, and mitigate legal risk
Align legal priorities and objectives with the SBU leadership team
Travel up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree from an accredited US law school
Member in good standing of a State Bar Association
15+ years’ experience practicing as an attorney
At least 10+ years’ experience as in-house counsel
Strong corporate transactional background
Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements
Strong experience in distribution and antitrust law
Strong legal judgment and executive presence
Proven business law experience and strong business acumen
Expert grasp of contracting concepts
Superior legal and analytical skills
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with business clients
Ability to understand business objectives, identify issues, and facilitate risk/benefit analysis
Business-oriented problem-solving and risk-management approach
Experience in litigation involving commercial agreements is an advantage
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and strong follow-through
Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal management and leadership skills
Flexible and adaptable in ambiguous or challenging situations
Experience managing outside counsel and consultants

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
Fertility coverage
Adoption/surrogacy assistance
401K match up to 6%
Additional 2% core contribution, up to 8% company contribution
15 vacation days
9 paid holidays
3 floating holidays
Sick leave
Volunteer leave options
Parental leave options
Educational and training opportunities through company programs
Tuition assistance
Student debt support
Flexible work location on Fridays
Comprehensive benefits and programs