Sr Legal Counsel

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Code 24005247

Title: Sr. Legal Counsel
Salary: Not specified
Experience: 5+ years
Location: Sunrise, FL and West Palm Beach, FL (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

- Draft and negotiate legal documents, including sales contracts and procurement agreements, to ensure compliance with company standards
- Manage legal matters in Latin America, working closely with Human Resources on employee relations
- Advise on corporate governance matters and strategic transactions, as well as local corporate filings and powers of attorney
- Keep up-to-date on changes in relevant laws and contribute to the company's legal knowledge base
- Conduct due diligence reviews in accordance with company policies
- Provide legal support on various matters, including international trade compliance and anti-bribery and corruption
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations
- Provide direction and training to business units on legal topics
- Coordinate and lead resolution of customer disputes and performance issues
- Calculate and manage risks in business processes and decision-making

Education, Experience, & Skills:

- 5+ years of experience in a commercial or project counsel role, either in-house or in private practice, with a degree in legal studies
- Prior experience collaborating with teams in Latin America
- Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and functions
- Strong negotiating skills for both legal and financial/commercial issues
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of the time
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Legal work authorization in the United States (no sponsorship provided)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

- Ability to foster a collaborative culture within the legal team and with other functions and the business
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity in executing responsibilities
- Ability to balance a large number and variety of issues and projects
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Fluency in Portuguese

Schedule:

- General working hours of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Work-life balance and flexible schedules to support customers

Why Work in the Greater Palm Beach Area:

- Located in Broward County, just 40 minutes from Miami and 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale
- Surrounded by beautiful beaches and opportunities for aquatic activities
- Family-friendly area with top-rated schools

About the Company:

- Core business strategy focused on driving penetration with a broad portfolio of products and solutions and supporting higher efficiency equipment and system transitions to new refrigerants
- Strong financial performance and commitment to ethical business practices
- Dedicated to developing employees at all levels, from onboarding to senior leadership
- Competitive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement
- Commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions through innovative HVACR technology and cold chain solutions

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

- Belief in the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- Culture of passion, openness, and collaboration
- Empowerment of employees to make a positive impact and work towards a sustainable future
- Investment in the development of employees at all levels

Work Authorization:

- Only individuals legally authorized to work in the United States will be employed
- No sponsorship provided for this role
- Individuals with temporary visas (E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN) or who require sponsorship for work authorization are not eligible for hire

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Commitment to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status
- Contact for assistance with accessibility

About Copeland:

- Global climate technologies company focused on sustainability and energy efficiency
- Products and solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, as well as temperature-sensitive goods in the cold chain
- Dedicated to creating a better future through innovation and a commitment to ethical business practices
- Opportunities for career growth and development at all levels, from entry-level to senior leadership
- No calls or agency requests, please.

Drafting, Negotiating, Legal Advice, Compliance, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, Employee Relations, International Trade, Anti-Bribery, Risk Management, Communication, Interpersonal, Multitasking, Time Management, Organizational, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Work-Life Balance, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Sustainability, Efficiency, Comfort, Climate Technology, Innovation, Networking, Leadership, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Legal Strategy, Legal Documents, Sales Contracts, Procurement Agreements, Standard Terms, LATAM, Human Resources, Corporate Filings, Powers of Attorney, Legal Interpretation, Statutory Regulations, Training, Dispute Resolution, Customer Service, Risk Assessment, Business Processes, Decision Making, Financial Performance, Organization Development, Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Vacation, Holidays, Work Authorization, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Temporary Visas, Sponsorship, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Harassment, Disability Accommodations, Sustainability, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Climate Technology, Comfort, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Networking, Leadership, Innovation, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Career Opportunities, Undergraduate Students, Recent Graduates, Advanced Degrees, Professional Development, Legal, Multitasking, Time Management, Organizational, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Work-Life Balance, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Sustainability, Efficiency, Comfort, Climate Technology, Innovation, Networking, Leadership, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Legal Strategy, Legal Documents, Sales Contracts, Procurement Agreements, Standard Terms, LATAM, Human Resources, Corporate Filings, Powers of Attorney, Legal Interpretation, Statutory Regulations, Training, Dispute Resolution, Customer Service, Risk Assessment, Business Processes, Decision Making, Financial Performance, Organization Development, Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Vacation, Holidays, Work Authorization, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Temporary Visas, Sponsorship, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Harassment, Disability Accommodations, Sustainability, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Climate Technology, Comfort, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Networking, Leadership, Innovation, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Career Opportunities, Undergraduate Students, Recent Graduates, Advanced Degrees, Professional Development, Legal, Multitasking, Time Management, Organizational, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Work-Life Balance, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Sustainability, Efficiency, Comfort, Climate Technology, Innovation, Networking, Leadership, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Legal Strategy, Legal Documents, Sales Contracts, Procurement Agreements, Standard Terms, LATAM, Human Resources, Corporate Filings, Powers of Attorney, Legal Interpretation, Statutory Regulations, Training, Dispute Resolution, Customer Service, Risk Assessment, Business Processes, Decision Making, Financial Performance, Organization Development, Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Vacation, Holidays, Work Authorization, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Temporary Visas, Sponsorship, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Harassment, Disability Accommodations, Sustainability, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Climate Technology, Comfort, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Networking, Leadership, Innovation, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Career Opportunities, Undergraduate Students, Recent Graduates, Advanced Degrees, Professional Development, Legal, Multitasking, Time Management, Organizational, Spanish, English, Portuguese, Work-Life Balance, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Sustainability, Efficiency, Comfort, Climate Technology, Innovation, Networking, Leadership, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Legal Strategy, Legal Documents, Sales Contracts, Procurement Agreements, Standard Terms, LATAM, Human Resources, Corporate Filings, Powers of Attorney, Legal Interpretation, Statutory Regulations, Training, Dispute Resolution, Customer Service, Risk Assessment, Business Processes, Decision Making, Financial Performance, Organization Development, Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Vacation, Holidays, Work Authorization, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Temporary Visas, Sponsorship, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination, Harassment, Disability Accommodations, Sustainability, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Compression, Controls, Software, Monitoring, Climate Technology, Comfort, HVACR Technology, Cold Chain Solutions, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Networking, Leadership, Innovation, Problem Solving, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Teamwork, Career Opportunities, Undergraduate Students, Recent Graduates, Advanced Degrees, Professional Development, Legal, Multitasking

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