Senior Commercial Lawyer, Director

CBRE, Inc., City of Westminster

Senior Commercial Lawyer, Director

Salary Not Specified

CBRE, Inc., City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 3 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 03c61890aa64498b872307947aa1f1cd

Full Job Description

  • Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including MSAs, framework agreements, NDAs, property management agreements, collateral warranties and subcontracts for all service lines across CBRE.
  • Work autonomously and efficiently to deliver legal solutions to the UK business.
  • Work collaboratively across the UK and EMEA legal functions to manage and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and support business objectives.
  • Maintain, update and where necessary, add to the legal team's bank of precedent template documents.
  • Develop and deliver live and web-based training programs to the UK business.
  • Provide assistance throughout litigation and dispute resolution processes in collaboration with local in-house counsel.
  • Instruct and manage outside counsel and advisors in relation to specialised or technical legal projects where required.
  • 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 UK legal team.

    Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE, gained in private practice and in-house.
  • Prior experience in construction law and/or commercial property would be advantageous.
  • Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple high priority matters simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently, proactively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Professional and approachable team player who deals effectively with colleagues.

    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. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE About CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (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 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse 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. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)