Assistant General Counsel

Cushman & Wakefield; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a seasoned legal professional with a Juris Doctorate to spearhead the transformation of legal support for global procurement. The role includes managing contract strategies, ensuring compliance, and evolving organizational culture. Extensive experience in commercial and procurement contracting is essential, making this a pivotal position within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance.

Flexible spending accounts and retirement savings plans.

Opportunity for career advancement and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial/procurement contracting, including 3 years at a major law firm.
• Bar Administration in Good Standing required.
• Preferred knowledge in commercial/procurement contracting matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the contract strategy process throughout the entire contract lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business and legal teams to ensure contract compliance.
• Transform legal support for procurement teams globally.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Employer Industry: Commercial Real Estate Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $200,300
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts and retirement savings plans available
- Supportive work environment that encourages professional integrity and development
- Chance to lead transformative legal initiatives within a global procurement context

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Spearhead the transformation of the employer's legal support for global and regional procurement teams
- Lead and manage the contract strategy process throughout the entire contract lifecycle
- Serve as a trusted business partner to leaders of global and regional procurement teams
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in business and legal teams to ensure contract excellence and compliance
- Evolve the organizational culture to align with expectations for the global contract lifecycle program

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Minimum of 8 years of commercial/procurement contracting experience, with at least 3 years at a major law firm and 3 years at a major international corporation
- Juris Doctorate degree required
- Bar Administration in Good Standing
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to professionalism

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Deep knowledge of commercial/procurement contracting matters
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and execute tasks without supervision
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing outside counsel

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About the company

Through all of the twists and turns of the last 100 years, ours has been a story of people putting ideas into action for the benefit of our clients.What began as a small family business in New York is now a commercial real estate company with a solid foothold across the globe, with approximately 400 offices in 70 countries employing 51,000 people. And from Silver Court in Shanghai to the Sears Tower in Chicago to all that comes next, our clients are at the center of all we do.

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