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JLL

Lead Commercial Counsel

JLL, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.Lead Commercial

CounselJ

LL TechnologiesThe OpportunityJLL 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

Lead

Commercial

Counsel

for our rapidly growing

JLL Technologies

platform.

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 ResponsibilitiesStructuring, 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

Leading a small but high performing team of counsel and paralegals

Managing agreements that

comply with

company policies/risk tolerances and support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes

Knowledge of US laws and regulations as they apply to SaaS service providers, including privacy, data

managing

, security, and compliance requirements, as well as the supervisory bodies that issue such regulations.

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

Create best in class templates and playbooks

AttributesExemplary executive presence

– has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room, both internally as a leader and externally to stakeholders

Innovative



inquisitive, challenges status quo,

thinks outside the box

Cultural alignment



unwavering ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative

Operational “heft”



comfort and experience with complex,

large

and heavily matrixed organizations

Strategic and critical thinking



exhibits

strong levels of insight and intellectual curiosity

Digital savviness

– ability to recognize and act on evolving technology trends

impacting

the business

Transformational leader



adjusts style to accommodate individuals and the various phases of growth

Collaborative-

gets to “yes” in a

n efficient, risk-

based

and ethical

manner

The RequirementsJ.

D

. degree and membership in at least on U.S. state bar

Ability to work on multiple project

s

simultaneously

Experience collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to get the job done

What You can Expect from UsWe’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.Location:On-site –Chicago, IL If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our

Candidate Privacy Statement

.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a fully copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy

here .This position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If required, you’ll be asked to provide proof that you’re fully vaccinated upon your start date. You’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you receive the second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in termination.Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –

you may contact us at

Accommodation Requests .

This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our

Contact Us

page > I want to work for JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and

responsibilities.

Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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