Cushman & Wakefield · 3 hours ago
Senior Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$162K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a dynamic global business enterprise seeking a Senior Counsel to join their agile legal team. The role involves providing strategic, transactional, and litigation support while partnering with business leadership to enhance client service delivery and operational strategy.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Analyze and creatively mitigate complex contractual and operational risk for rapidly evolving service offerings, including: construction project management, property management, facility management, real estate transaction management and consulting
Leverage software and Ai tools to efficiently draft, review and negotiate service agreements with C&W's clients and vendors
Provide effective, business minded counsel to internal business; create and promote legal and operational policies and implement internal training programs
Direct pre-litigation strategy and pursue early resolution of disputes. Assist internal and external litigation counsel with management of active litigation
Collaborate with legal, compliance and business colleagues and other internal stakeholders to develop best practices and optimize risk management and negotiation strategies
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
Qualification
Required
JD (Law Degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Licensed in good standing with at least one US state
Relevant broad based commercial law experience across multiple business lines and jurisdictions which preferably should include at least 3 years representing U.S. companies
Adaptability to thrive in a rapidly and constantly changing business
Demonstrated business acumen
Eagerness and ability to adopt and leverage software and Ai tools
Creative, strategic problem solving, exhibiting strong analytical skills
Ability to efficiently prioritize and achieve outstanding results in time-sensitive situations
Preferred
Chicago area location is preferred, to provide easier in-person participation with members of the leadership team and broader legal department
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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