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Counsel

CBRE Philippines
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2025
Job ID

202814

Posted

22-Jan-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America

About The Role

As a CBRE Counsel, you will be responsible for overseeing legal support services for a variety of moderately complex assigned legal projects.

This job is part of the Legal Services job function. They are responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance in the ordinary and special activities of the organization.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and negotiate documents and litigation review in compliance with various statutory requirements.
  • Provide legal counsel and guidance to managers, executives, and employees on legal aspects of various business lines.
  • Represent the company during court appearances on subpoenas.
  • Investigate claims and complaints by or against the company, including interviewing relevant parties and prepare reports based on findings.
  • Manage own litigation and monitor outside counsel retained for matters as needed.
  • Conduct legal training and assist in the preparation of training materials for various lines of business.
  • Review annual D&O questionnaires prior to mailing.
  • Spearhead project teams. This includes planning and supervising assignments of lower-level employees. Mentor junior coworkers and provide informal help, such as technical guidance.
  • Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
  • Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
  • Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
  • Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need

  • Juris Doctorate and Member of State Bar in good standing required with 2-5 years of proven experience.
  • Ability to work without supervision, lead many tasks, and set priorities with excellent follow-up skills and organization.
  • Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive approach.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE (https://www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Counsel position is $211,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Counsel position is $221,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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