Senior Manager, General Legal at Carrier in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. About the role Carrier is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to serve as Senior Manager, General Legal within the Climate Solutions Americas (CSA) legal team. This position provides strategic legal support to several of Carrier's most important growth initiatives, including Strategic Commercial Solutions (SCS), digital and software offerings, strategic customer programs, building automation and controls solutions, and select enterprise growth projects. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, providing practical and solution-oriented legal counsel on complex commercial transactions, business initiatives, strategic partnerships, digital offerings, and operational matters. The role requires strong judgment, business acumen, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated legal matters while partnering closely with senior leadership. This position reports to the Director, General Legal and is a key member of the CSA Legal team. Key Responsibilities Serve as lead legal advisor for assigned CSA businesses and growth initiatives. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial agreements, including: Master Services Agreements Software and SaaS agreements Technology licensing agreements Strategic customer agreements Distribution and channel partner agreements Confidentiality agreements Joint development, integration, and partnership arrangements Provide legal support for digital offerings, connected products, software solutions, and data-driven services. Advise business leadership regarding commercial risk allocation, contract strategy, warranty issues, intellectual property concerns, data privacy considerations, and dispute avoidance. Support strategic sales opportunities and major customer pursuits through collaboration with sales, operations, finance, procurement, product management, engineering, and executive leadership. Develop practical guidance, templates, playbooks, and training materials to improve contracting efficiency and risk management. Help identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks while supporting company growth objectives. Coordinate with regional and global legal colleagues on cross-border transactions and business initiatives. Manage pre-litigation matters and partner with internal and external counsel when disputes arise. Promote compliance with Carrier policies, the Carrier Code of Ethics, and applicable laws and regulations. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 8+ years of legal experience advising corporate or commercial entities on contract negotiation and transactional matters. 8+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g., procurement, vendor, licensing, or SaaS agreements). Preferred Qualifications Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced global business environment. Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate legal advice to both legal and non-legal audiences. Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, technology, software, SaaS, HVAC, buildi