Overview CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions. Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states. CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America's Greatest Workplaces! We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include: Competitive pay from $160-200K depending on experience, plus bonus Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday. 401(K) with Company match. Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability. Tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more. Pet Insurance. Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. SUMMARY The Senior Counsel provides legal support to the organization with a primary focus on reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with our customers and vendors, particularly in the HVAC, refrigeration and construction industries. This role reports to the General Counsel and works closely with sales leaders, operational leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure contracts are compliant, accurate, and aligned with company objectives. This role will also review and, where appropriate, develop contract templates for all business units. The Senior Counsel will serve as a key advisor, simplifying legal matters into practical solutions and building processes that improve efficiency and reduce risk across the business. Responsibilities Serves as lead counsel for CoolSys' commercial contracting function, from intake through execution. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates all types of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, construction contracts, AIA agreements, subcontracts, equipment sale contracts, statements of work, SaaS agreements, real estate leases and other commercial agreements. Develops and maintains internal processes for contract review, approvals, and record-keeping. Reviews contract templates and updates them as business and legal requirements evolve. Advises on best practices for mechanics liens, UCC liens and related instruments. Partners closely with sales, operational, finance, and management teams to support project execution and resolve legal issues. Provides practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract interpretation, risk allocation, indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance requirements, warranties, payment terms, and dispute resolution. Communicates legal risks and requirements in clear, straightforward language to non-legal stakeholders. Advises leadership on regulatory developments impacting construction and commercial operations. Ensures that company practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety). Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state. 7-10+ years of transactional legal experience with significant in-house experience preferred. Strong background in drafting, reviewing and negotiating myriad commercial contracts, including construction contracts, AIA agreements, master services agreements, subcontracts, and various other types of commercial contracts. Strong working knowledge of liens preferred. Experience negotiating equipment sale contracts preferred. Ability to independently manage a substantial workload and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced business environment. Ability to communicate legal concepts in simple, actionable terms. Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with operational goals. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems. Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-management skills. High integrity and sound professional judgment. Join Us Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth! Connect with us on Facebook and X. CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply. Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.