What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Counsel position at JLL?
JLL Technologies aligns JLL's technology and digital initiatives while accelerating innovation in commercial real estate for our investor and occupier clients. The mission is to leverage technology to increase the value and liquidity of the world's buildings while enhancing the happiness and productivity of those who occupy them.
We are currently seeking a Commercial Counsel for our rapidly growing JLL Technologies business line. The position will focus on providing strategic legal counseling to internal commercial teams in order to help sell a suite of SaaS products and services as well as service our in-house venture fund and Proptech incubator. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing legal team in an exciting, fast-paced tech focused environment.
This strategic role reports directly to JLL Technologies' General Counsel.
The Responsibilities
Supporting sales teams in discussions with companies to sell complex technology solutions
Structuring, drafting, and discussing complex customer agreements for SaaS and other technology enabled products and services, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, intellectual property agreements, and statements of work
Managing agreements that comply with company policies/risk tolerances and support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management on all commercial matters
Keep abreast of legislative changes and proactively making recommendations for policy or product changes required to protect JLL Technologies
Provide training to the business in relation to legal and risk issues
Attributes
Innovative - inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box
Cultural alignment - unwavering ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative
Critical thinking - exhibits strong levels of insight and intellectual curiosity
Digital savviness - ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business
Collaborative- gets to "yes" in an efficient, risk-based and ethical manner
The Requirements
J.D. degree and membership in at least on U.S. state bar
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
What You can Expect from Us
We're an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you'll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
We are currently seeking a Commercial Counsel for our rapidly growing JLL Technologies business line. The position will focus on providing strategic legal counseling to internal commercial teams in order to help sell a suite of SaaS products and services as well as service our in-house venture fund and Proptech incubator. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing legal team in an exciting, fast-paced tech focused environment.
This strategic role reports directly to JLL Technologies' General Counsel.
The Responsibilities
Supporting sales teams in discussions with companies to sell complex technology solutions
Structuring, drafting, and discussing complex customer agreements for SaaS and other technology enabled products and services, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, intellectual property agreements, and statements of work
Managing agreements that comply with company policies/risk tolerances and support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
Provide expert and strategic legal advice to management on all commercial matters
Keep abreast of legislative changes and proactively making recommendations for policy or product changes required to protect JLL Technologies
Provide training to the business in relation to legal and risk issues
Attributes
Innovative - inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box
Cultural alignment - unwavering ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative
Critical thinking - exhibits strong levels of insight and intellectual curiosity
Digital savviness - ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends impacting the business
Collaborative- gets to "yes" in an efficient, risk-based and ethical manner
The Requirements
J.D. degree and membership in at least on U.S. state bar
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
What You can Expect from Us
We're an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
With us, you'll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
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