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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 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 Technologies 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. The Opportunity We are currently seeking a General Counsel for our JLL Technologies platform. The position will provide strategic legal counseling to internal product, operations, and client-facing teams to identify and mitigate global legal risk. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing legal team in an exciting, fast-paced tech-focused environment. This strategic leadership role is based in our downtown San Francisco, CA (work on-site in office 2+ days per week) and reports to JLL’s Global Chief Legal Officer while serving as the chief legal advisor to the CEO and executive team of JLL Technologies. Responsibilities Analyze products, policies, and initiatives to provide legal risk mitigation strategies across the JLL Technologies platform. Serve as a trusted legal advisor and point of contact to the global JLL Technologies executive leadership team. Lead a team of six lawyers and two paralegals. Serve as a member of JLL legal Executive team providing strategic leadership of JLL’s Legal & Compliance function. Provide effective guidance to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk exposure, taking into consideration both financial and reputable business impacts. Provide expert and strategic legal advice to senior management on all legal-based matters across the global JLL business. Assist the Global Chief Legal Officer to embed and maintain effective internal governance policies and processes related to legal compliance in all countries that we operate in. Work to anticipate legal issues or potential risks to the business, estimating risks and making appropriate strategic recommendations. Keep abreast of legislative changes and proactively make recommendations for policy changes required to protect the JLL Technologies businesses. Establish position and effectively negotiate with external parties where required on legal-based business matters. Work with the business to protect the Intellectual Property of the JLL Technology division. Provide training to the business in relation to legal and risk issues. Ensure that the Company’s compliance programs are effective. Help her/his team prioritize and focus on impactful high-value contributions as well as eliminate low-risk tasks and work efficiently. Attributes Exemplary 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 creatively. 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 – with teams who vary in approach and style to achieve results. Leadership – Embrace and embody a One Legal mindset, aligning collaboratively and sharing solutions and knowledge. Requirements J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar. 8+ years of legal experience—at law firm or in-house corporate experience. Experience working in a data-driven environment. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Experience collaborating with and leading cross-functional teams to get the job done. Experience managing diverse high-functioning teams. Estimated total compensation for this position: 550,000.00 – 650,000.00 USD per year. The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Location: On-site – San Francisco, CA. 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 Notice Jones 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 is for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavor to keep your personal information secure with an appropriate level of security and keep it 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 candidates in the United States, please see a full 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. 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. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr JLL

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