Legal Counsel

About the Role

• Serve as the main point of contact for UK business leaders on all legal matters, acting as a proactive business partner and risk mitigator. • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and construction contracts, including supply, distribution, procurement, service agreements, and NDAs. • Advise on all aspects of commercial law affecting the business. • Support business units on legal issues related 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. • Central platform hosting employee reward, recognition initiatives and health & wellbeing resources.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸legal advisory
• ▸contract drafting
• ▸dispute management
• ▸legislative monitoring
• ▸stakeholder training
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

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. • Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with at least 5 years post‑qualification experience in commercial law, preferably in‑house in an international environment. • Desirable experience in industry and/or construction; HVAC experience 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 across functions and cultures. • Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset focused on enabling business growth while managing risk.

Requirements

• ▸qualified solicitor
• ▸5+ years
• ▸commercial law
• ▸construction law
• ▸contract drafting
• ▸proactive

Benefits

• Competitive base salary. • Annual bonus scheme. • Car cash allowance. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday purchase scheme. • Company pension. • Bravo Awards recognising outstanding contributions from all employees.

Work Environment

Hybrid