Associate Director, General Legal
Job Number: 5091
External Description:
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About this role
The Associate Director, General Legal provides general legal advising for Carrier’s North America Commercial HVAC businesses. This position is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and reports directly to the Executive Director, HVAC Americas Legal.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and service on broad range of areas to internal business clients concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges of corporations to ensure that corporate interests are well-represented.
Assist business leaders to resolve commercial disputes, negotiate complex contracts, and provide legal guidance for U.S.-based factories and operations.
Manage litigation portfolio in conjunction with litigation team, including responsibility for significant litigation matters.
Coordinate with internal Centers of Excellence to provide full-scale legal support for business.
Support innovative business actions with a lens for compliance and risk mitigation.
Advise business on compliance risks and assisting in closing compliance gaps by providing training on and implementing corporate policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from accredited US law school
Bar Admission in any US state
6+ years law firm experience or in-house corporate/commercial experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in contracts, commercial litigation, construction, or corporate law
Experience advising in manufacturing/technology, including factory and supply chain
Excellent written and communication skills
Consultative, strategic and solution focused business partner with a growth mindset
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Location_formattedLocationLong: Florida, US