Inhouse Commercial Lawyer (minimum 2 PQE – Common Law)

Job ID

166658

Posted

16-May-2024

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Inhouse Commercial Lawyer (minimum 2 PQE – Common Law)

London

The Legal team advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including MSAs, framework agreements, standard terms of business, procurement, sponsorship, and IT related agreements. Our team provides advice across the business on a broad range of legal and risk issues impacting CBRE as well as other matters that arise from time to time, such as disputes, data privacy and IP, with the support of external counsel where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and advise on local business agreements including Master Services Agreements, NDAs, subcontracts and local country agreements for all service lines

• Work autonomously and efficiently to deliver legal solutions to support business development

• Create and maintain internal precedent document templates

• Develop and deliver live and web-based training programs to the businesses

• Provide and manage litigation strategy and dispute resolution processes in collaboration with local in-house counsel, the insurance risk management team and external counsel, where required

• Oversee management of CBRE’s global litigation tracking platform with respect to professional indemnity, employment liability and fee dispute matters

• Work collaboratively with US litigation and insurance risk management teams

• Instruct and manage outside counsel and advisors in relation to specialised or technical legal projects

• Provide ad hoc advice to, and collaborate with, legal, operational and commercial colleagues across EMEA with respect to multi-jurisdictional special projects

• Peer review, supervision and mentoring junior members of the legal team

• Manage legal operations, including ensuring precedent documents and internal resources (e.g. intranet) are up to date, organise monthly training sessions for lawyers across the region, and advise on legal operations strategies (e.g. implementation of new tools, etc)

Qualifications and Attributes

• Qualified Solicitor (Common Law) with a minimum of 2 years PQE, ideally gained in private practice and in house

• Solid commercial contracts experience

• Experience working in a multi-national organisation

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Ability to work independently, proactively and co-operatively

• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met

• Willingness to work on tight timeframes at a fast pace, including accommodating different time zones on global transactions

• Accurate and exceptional attention to detail

• Professional and approachable whilst also being adaptable

• Team player who deals effectively with colleagues

Why CBRE?

We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity.

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health of you and your family.

Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, a commitment to results, fast-paced assignments and a culture of constant learning.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values—they're a competitive advantage. By creating a culture where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business to new opportunities.

About CBRE

We are the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size in every sector and across every geography.

You will be working with global support teams to deliver end to end solutions, tackle and solve problems. CBRE recognises the contribution employees make to the success of the Company and is committed to their continuous development and ensure career progression over a time period.

CBRE serves a range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)