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Job Summary JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL 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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.
JLL'sSeniorCounsel-Government Contracts provides a high level of professional legal service and advice on a wide array of legal issues regarding JLL's Government Contracting business, and will interact with members of senior business leadership, the legal team, external counsel, clients, suppliers, outside agencies, and others as required to perform their job responsibilities. Areas of practice will include, but are not limited to, research, compliance, contracts and transactional work, professional services, facilities management, real estate, employee matters, intellectual property, risk management, and other areas as needed.
DesiredSkillsandExperience Strongcontractinterpretationanddraftingskills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; must be adept atidentifyingkey legalissues,developingcreativesolutionstocomplicatedlegalproblems,andeffectively communicating the same to internal stakeholders and clients Knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including rules surrounding commercial products and commercial services, prevailing wage laws, and cost and pricing rules Experience negotiating Government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs Knowledge of Government ethics compliance Understandingofriskmanagement/mitigationissuesastheyrelatetocontractsfor professional services CoreResponsibilities Review, consult on, and draft, as necessary, contracts with the Federal Government, State/Local/Education (SLED) clients, prime contractors, and vendors, including but not limitedto:facilities management contracts, research agreements, commercial real estate transactions, sustainability contracts, and P3 advisory contracts Coordinate with business and external counsel (asappropriate)to developoptimalstrategies to respond to and resolve commercial disputes, including litigation Advise and provide analysis on bid protests and contract disputes Adviseon small business issues andassistwith joint venture formation, as necessary Develop, review, and update JLL policies, procedures,and template agreementsregardingGovernment Contracting Act as trusted business partner who coordinates strategy with respect to government contracting, compliance, disputes,and best practices Stay abreast of developments in the law that willimpactJLL and its operations Liaise with the firm's Risk Management Department to identify/assess liability for provision of services Counsel business leaders and management with respect to compliance and ethics Create and conduct training on key legal, compliance,and ethics issues Enhance and support the department's technology solutions and knowledge management efforts Qualifications JurisDoctorfrom atop-tier lawschool withastrongacademicrecord 8+years ofrelevant Governmentcontracsexperience Combinationofin-houseexperienceandprivatepracticeisaplus Licensedtopracticelaw inat least one U.S.
state or District of Columbia Strongcommunicationandinterpersonalskillsessential Abletoconceptualizeandarticulatepragmatic/creativelegalandbusinesssolutionsto complex legal and business challenges Demonstratedabilitytoworkinafast-pacedenvironmentwithastrongfocusoncollaboration Ableto work independently, butin ateamenvironment Acuteattentiontodetail This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position: 180 000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate