Get ready for an exciting career with CBRE!
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.
Joining our team means being an integral part of a sophisticated, world-class organization with exposure to a fast-paced, innovative, global business and collaboration with some of the most talented, driven professionals around the globe.
About The Role:
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.
What You'll Do:
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.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
What You'll Need:
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
J.D. from a top-tier ABA accredited law school.
Member of applicable State Bar in good standing.
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.
Well-developed professional judgment with a "can-do" attitude of a practical business attorney.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment, manage multiple tasks, work short deadlines when required and set appropriate priorities with excellent follow-up skills and organization.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.
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.
Why CBRE
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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. 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.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
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 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: 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); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Advisory Counsel position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Counsel position is $175,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
