Legal Director HVAC/R Commercial Transactions – Global Products

4 weeks ago

Milwaukee Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, WI, United States Johnson Controls Full time

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and bonus plan

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

  • On the job/cross training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do:

Under broad direction from the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, the Legal Director will act as counsel to the teams responsible for product development, product management and indirect sales of our commercial HVAC/R product businesses including Equipment North America and Data Centers. In addition, the Legal Director will act as the lead lawyer for one or more of the Global Products business units working in close collaboration with the other members of the Global Products legal team as well as the functional legal experts and the field legal team.

How you will do it:

  • Using a deep understanding of the business and its strategic imperatives, develop and execute the legal strategies and tactics that drive the achievement of the business objectives, either individually or in partnership with other internal and external legal team members.

  • Become familiar with the laws, regulations and regulatory developments associated with the HVACR industry.

  • Have a broad background that enables you to be the subject matter expert and lead legal support on matters of addressing channel/distribution sales, commercial transactions, and other matters of strategic importance, as well as providing general business, manufacturing, and anti-competition advice.

  • Negotiate complex product customer agreements with a focus on new and developing technology and contracting services enabled by digital connectivity.

  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to the business, with a focus on ensuring Johnson Controls ability to continue to develop and enhance its Global Product offerings through new product development.

  • Provide guidance to businesses to successfully launch compliant products and services.

  • Train and guide clients in complex issues typical for innovative, growth-oriented, multinational manufacturing and technology companies.

  • Counsel the business and manage disputes.

  • Work collaboratively with GP legal team, contract managers and other professionals assuring delivery of cost efficient and effective legal services.

  • Work directly with lead business partners, corporate center of excellence, regional legal teams, and outside counsel to ensure cost-effective support of commercial transactions, litigation, and other matters of strategic importance to the business.

  • Identify and sponsor enterprise-wide initiatives that advance the company’s legal function.

  • Domestic and international travel may be required.

What we look for:

The successful candidate will be a forward-looking lawyer, with a deep understanding of the product businesses they support. You must have demonstrated capability for innovative thinking, working independently and proactively, and challenging the status quo. You must have the credibility to function as a trusted advisor to the business leaders they support. In addition, the candidate must display an unquenchable curiosity and be able to make connections and draw conclusions from incomplete information.

For this position, the qualified candidate will have a demonstrated interest in complex commercial negotiations, products (hardware and software), and helping businesses be successful in achieving their business plans.

Required

  • Must have a J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice law within the United States

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant law firm and in-house experience.

  • Disciplined legal drafter/writer and possess a problem-solving, “can-do” orientation with a demonstrated ability to simplify complex situations.

  • Experience with M&A transactions.

  • Ability to influence without authority and to work within a matrixed legal team.

  • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with management at all levels across geographies and customer management skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with with industrial building products and equipment support.

  • Experience with HVACR product support, channel and distribution sales, antitrust, pricing, and contracting complex commercial matters

  • Familiarity with product labeling and regulatory HVACR requirements (e.g., low GWP refrigerants, construction contracts).

  • Experience selecting/managing outside counsel on an international basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

This is a hybrid role based at our Glendale, WI office. Must be in office -3 days per week.

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