Counsel Law and Compliance

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and investment services, consistently recognized for ethical leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. Guided by our RISE values—respect, integrity, service, and excellence, CBRE’s legal team serves as a trusted partner to the business, advising on complex matters across a global platform. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, creative, commercially-minded attorney to support our Americas Advisory business. As a Counsel on the Advisory team of CBRE’s Legal Department, you will partner closely with our sales professionals, managers and leadership teams to negotiate and draft contracts and provide legal guidance, while assessing and mitigating risk proactively, creatively and strategically. You’ll also play a key role in the Legal Department by collaborating with colleagues on industry-leading legal risk mitigation strategies in response to market changes and conditions impacting CBRE’s Advisory business.

Review, negotiate and draft a high volume of contracts and transactional documents related to local and global commercial real estate services, including commercial brokerage, national and global transaction management and consulting services.

Assess moderately complex contractual risks and counsel business teams and leadership on legal risk issues associated with client contracts, as well as contract interpretation, implementation, and risk mitigation strategies.

Support senior Legal colleagues and department leadership with research and other projects related to CBRE’s Advisory business.

Partner with sales professionals, managers and leadership with respect to negotiation strategy, potential business disruptions, managing conflicts of interest, dispute resolution, and adherence to CBRE’s policies and procedures.

Collaborate with senior Legal colleagues and other internal functional areas (e.g., Finance, People, Tax, Digital & Technology, Ethics & Compliance) to identify, assess and thoughtfully mitigate risk exposure.

Investigate and respond to regulatory complaints and potential claims by or against CBRE.

Make decisions with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to meet deadlines and achieve results.

Maintain current knowledge of the law in areas of special interest to the business.

Develop and conduct legal training sessions for business colleagues and Legal Department members.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

D. from a top-tier ABA accredited law school.

At least 4 years of private practice and/or in-house experience.

Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably relating to commercial real estate, professional services, SAAS/technology, and/or intellectual property.

Effective writing and oral presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate with relevant CBRE stakeholders.

Strong work ethic, analytical and quantitative skills, and experience in creative and strategic problem-solving.

Ability to work flexibly in and out of a formal office environment.

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Please visit our website at CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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