Corporate legal counsel - law

Company DescriptionTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job DescriptionThe Corporate Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for supporting Turner & Townsend on contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters in the US.This role will work closely with the Operations teams, Central Services, and Risk Management to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support business objectives.Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:Support the Operations team and Central Services on corporate governance requirements including corporate forms, filings and business & professional licensing and registrations, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local law requirements.Draft corporate resolutions, organize board meetings, maintain corporate records, and advise directors on governance obligations. Monitor and advise on corporate law matters including changes in relevant regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, with special focus on government and public sector agreements, including client and subconsultant contracts, leases, joint venture agreements, SaaS agreements, and other documents to achieve favorable outcomes while ensuring compliance; support with contract reviews on RFPs/RFQs and pre-qualifications. Support the Legal team in developing and maintaining standard contracting templates and legal guardrails with specific focus on government and public sector clients.Dispute Resolution:Support business on claims and dispute management including debt recovery, litigation, labor and employment law issues/disputes, working alongside external counsel where appropriate.The Corporate Counsel will report to the Global Head of Legal. Operations teams, Regional Boards, Regional RM Board reps, etc;The Legal & Contract risk team, and other functions in Risk Management (RM);CBRE’s Legal team (CBRE are 70% owners of Turner & Townsend).QualificationsQualified Attorney with a current Bar admission and in good standing.5-7 years of law firm and in-house experience in U.S. corporate law and government / public sector contracts with deep familiarity with public sector procurement including FOIA requests and Federal, State and Local government compliance.Experience working in a professional services environment involving the delivery of project management, architectural or engineering services.Strong foundational knowledge of the construction industry and construction law including interaction of the parties involved in a construction project, insurance requirements, separation of scopes of work, roles and responsibilities.Strong foundational knowledge of corporate law including intellectual property rights, commercial law, legal research methodologies, and legislative requirements within the relevant jurisdiction.Experience with litigation and dispute resolution.Proficiency in legal research and staying abreast of legislative changes.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex legal issues and devise appropriate strategies and solutions.Additional Information*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*Our inspired people share our vision and mission. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at and your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-MW1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.