**About Us** We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations. We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today! **Legal Counsel** Responsibilities: + Draft and negotiate legal documents, such as sales contracts and procurement agreements and drive progress towards our standard terms in the region. + Manage legal matters in LATAM related to employee relations in conjunction with Legal Latam Lead and Human Resources. + Manage and advise the business regarding corporate governance matters including governing documentation, local corporate filings, litigation management and powers of attorney. + Provide legal advice and interpretation of legal matters, including the application of law. + Keep up with current changes of all relevant areas of laws impacting LATAM activities and contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company’s legal function. + Perform due diligence reviews in accordance withCopeland's third-party due diligence review and approval process. + Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions + Provide legal support on any other matters that the business or legal function may need, including international trade compliance and anti-bribery and corruption. + Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and other formalities. + Provide direction and training to business units regarding various legal topics. + Coordinate, facilitate, and lead the resolution of customers' disputes and performance. + Calculate and handle risks in business processes and decision making. **Requirements:** + Education: Legal Degree + Experience in years: +3 years + Experience in/ with: + Experience in commercial or project counsel role whether inhouse or in private practice, experience with large complex projects an asset. + Prior experience collaborating with teams across LATAMstrongly preferred. + Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints. + Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, within the legal team, with other functions and with the business. + Demonstrated commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities. + Excellent judgment, strong communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and functions. + Organization and the ability to effectively balance a large number and wide variety of issuesand projects. + Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues. + Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. **Languages:** + Spanish and English; + Portuguese (desirable) **Travel** + Up to 25% of time **Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:** This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers. **Our Commitment to Our People** Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! **Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging** At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **No calls or agency requests please.** With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.