CBRE requires a business focussed Legal Counsel to support its Global Workplace Solutions ("GWS") Enterprise Accounts Division in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA") region. The role entails a full range of legal, risk and governance issues which affect and are integral to facilities management and project services contracts. More specifically, the role will support the Data Centre Services (DCS) division in GWS. What You'll Do

• As a member of the legal team, is responsible for all aspects of legal work, including contract reviews, drafting, and governance, this role requires high attention to detail, organisation, commercial insight, communication skills, determination and flexibility to support the different business needs.
• Duties will be to assist other Legal Counsels in the team, and members of the business with the contractual aspects involved in the sales and bidding processes - e.g., carrying out contract reviews and summaries, negotiating, assisting with internal approvals, and drafting mark-ups or commentary on client contracts at all stages of the contract lifecycle.
• Put in place Local Country Agreements (LCAs) that sit under our global Master Services Agreements (MSAs). The LCAs are made between the CBRE local entity or affiliate and the client's local entity. This entails reviewing the MSA to determine whether there are any local jurisdictional or legal issues that need to be covered off or addressed in the LCA. For example, signing/execution formalities, pricing/payment terms, employee issues and insurance provisions all potentially have a local law nuance that needs to be captures in the LCA.
• The role also requires extensive stakeholder management in multiple jurisdictions, liaising with other regional Legal teams, Transition teams and in-country ops, pricing and commercial teams to ensure the LCAs reflect the local pricing and scope.
• Supports all aspects of deal negotiation, terms, and conditions of complex outsourcing and project management contracts, also providing input with regard to the commercial elements of the deals where they impact the legal provisions (e.g., pricing, service levels, governance, audit, exit, etc.).
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the laws in EMEA affecting the business and proactively communicate them to the business.
• Provides legal advice on an "ad hoc" basis in response to steady-state or business as usual contract queries and disputes and other legal issues as they arise.
• Has the ability to isolate complex legal issues and to provide prompt, concise and commercially focused legal advice, while balancing risks and benefits and being able to communicate these issues effectively.
  
  Qualified in England and Wales, registered and currently practising lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
• A demonstrable track record of broad based commercial and contractual law experience and good knowledge of contract and commercial law.
• Knowledge of Data Protection regulations.
• Commercial law experience across multiple jurisdictions working with multinational companies.
• Knowledge of Facilities Management services and Projects is desirable but not essential
• In addition to English, fluency in 1 or more European language is desirable but not essential
  
  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 are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realise your full potential.
Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)