Counsel, Senior Legal

Job Description:Join the legal and compliance department of a global commercial real estate services firm to provide legal support and problem-solving to the Company's U.S.-based managers and real estate professionals. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactional documents customary for a commercial real estate services firm and providing legal counsel on Company-related business issues.Essential Job Duties:Draft and negotiate transaction documents customary for a commercial real estate services firm, including listing, confidentiality, commission and consulting agreements, as well as other legal instruments to support and protect the Company's interests.Provide legal counsel and guidance to managers, and real estate professionals relating to the Company's business activities.Identify and analyze legal issues with an understanding of how to appropriately balance risk with the Company's ability to pursue its business interests.Respond promptly to the business with efficient and high-quality legal service.Candidate is expected to be present in the office full-time (with remote work on occasion).Skills, Education and Experience:Juris Doctorate (JD), membership in good standing of the New York Bar and a minimum of seven years' experience practicing law.Substantial experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.Prior experience in areas relevant to the Company's business, such as in brokerage law (including on a multi-jurisdictional basis) or other commercial real estate services, is required.The position requires excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills, good and practical decision-making ability, strong leadership skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and the ability to interact effectively with the Company's executives, professionals, staff and other employees, as well as with other legal colleagues, and outside counsel.Candidate must be able to work collaboratively within a team environment.Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents.Excellent drafting skills are required.Strong ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.Ability to identify and respond effectively to sensitive business issues.Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

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