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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Lead Commercial Counsel
JLL Technologies
The Opportunity
JLL Technologies aligns JLL’s technology and digital initiatives while accelerating innovation in commercial real estate for our investor and occupier clients. The mission is to leverage technology to increase the value and liquidity of the world’s buildings while enhancing the happiness and productivity of those who occupy them.
We are currently seeking a Lead Commercial Counsel for our rapidly growing JLL Technologies platform. The position will focus on providing strategic legal counseling to internal commercial teams in order to help sell a suite of SaaS products and services as well as service our in-house venture fund and Proptech incubator. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing legal team in an exciting, fast-paced tech focused environment.
This strategic role reports directly to JLL Technologies’ General Counsel.
The Responsibilities
- Structuring, drafting, and discussing complex customer agreements for SaaS and other technology enabled products and services, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, intellectual property agreements, and statements of work.
- Leading a small but high performing team of counsel and paralegals.
- Managing agreements that comply with company policies/risk tolerances and support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
- Knowledge of US laws and regulations as they apply to SaaS service providers, including privacy, data management, security, and compliance requirements, as well as the supervisory bodies that issue such regulations.
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management on all commercial matters.
- Keep abreast of legislative changes and proactively make recommendations for policy or product changes required to protect JLL Technologies.
- Provide training to the business in relation to legal and risk issues.
- Create best in class templates and playbooks.
Attributes
- Exemplary executive presence – has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room, both internally as a leader and externally to stakeholders.
- Innovative – inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box.
- Cultural alignment – unwavering ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative.
- Operational “heft” – comfort and experience with complex, large and heavily matrixed organizations.
- Strategic and critical thinking – exhibits strong levels of insight and intellectual curiosity.
- Digital savviness – ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business.
- Transformational leader – adjusts style to accommodate individuals and the various phases of growth.
- Collaborative – gets to “yes” in an efficient, risk-based and ethical manner.
The Requirements
- J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to get the job done.
What You Can Expect from Us
We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together—across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
Location: On-site – Chicago, IL
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
JLL Privacy Notice
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For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
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This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.
Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may contact us at Accommodation Requests. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.
Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.
Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.
Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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