Senior Legal Counsel

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Senior Legal Counsel
Duties: Analyze, draft, negotiate, finalize and oversee the approval process for all commercial agreements and request for proposal responses for the Owner & Occupier Services businesses in North America, which includes the following service lines: Global Occupier Services, Portfolio Services Center, Facility Solutions, Asset Services, Facility Services, and Project & Development Services. Consistently analyze and mitigate complex contractual risk, while increasing efficiency and consistency in contracting. Advise and counsel internal clients with respect to the legal policies and the legal implications of proposed transactions; maintain open communication and good working relationships with both internal clients and clients of the Company. Oversee litigation matters for the Owner & Occupier Services businesses in North America, in coordination with outside counsel and the Assistant General Counsel - Owner & Occupier Services. Collaborate with Counsel and internal business clients to share best practices, implement risk management strategies, craft negotiation strategy and follow corporate directives, policies and procedures. Assist AGC - OOS to develop training for internal clients and the North America Legal Group. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work under time-sensitive deadlines and be productive in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities. Research, analyze and keep current on legal issues and laws, legislation, regulations and court decisions affecting the real estate industry and real estate service providers. Collaborate with legal counsel on procurement activities and with the North America Compliance Director on compliance matters. Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree from a leading law school required. Bar admission in good standing. 10-15 years of experience . Combination of private practice and in-house experience preferred.

Company info

Hiring Coordinator
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.
601 S. Figueroa Street
47th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017