Corporate Counsel (Remote)

Colliers International; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 127,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a legal counsel to support its commercial real estate services. This remote opportunity allows you to leverage your Juris Doctorate and provide legal advice on contract negotiations and risk management. You will work closely with various business lines, ensuring compliance and fostering collaborative relationships. If you're passionate about law and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will help shape the future of real estate services across the nation.

Benefits

Employer subsidized medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

15 days of vacation annually

10 paid holidays

Sick leave

Unlimited time off for senior roles

Personal flex days

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of in-house experience preferred, particularly in commercial real estate.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with practical client advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel for commercial real estate services across the U.S.
• Negotiate, review, and draft contracts while managing legal risks.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Contract Negotiation

Commercial Contracts

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Commercial Law Knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

**This is a remote opportunity based out of any city/state in the U.S.**

About the role

Working remotely or at one of our offices located across the country, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel for our various commercial real estate services business lines across the U.S., with a focus on brokerage services. You will be responsible for contract negotiation, review and drafting, risk management and general legal advice. You may assist in review of internal shared services documentation from time to time, including leases and vendor agreements and you will develop positive and collaborative relationships with employees across the organization.

What you bring

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and a member of at least one State Bar in good standing

• 3 to 8 yrs of experience: In -house experience (particularly within the commercial real estate or professional services industry) preferred but not required.

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinker with focus on practical client advice on legal risks

• Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Knowledge of general commercial law and real estate agreements & transactions preferred

What success looks like

• Using your excellent judgement to actively solve legal matters, you will successfully provide legal counsel to a range of business lines across the U.S

• Become a trusted advisor to our service line professionals to assist them in reaching their goals.

• Assist in review of internal shared services documentation from time to time, including vendor agreements and other procurement documents.

• Support senior legal colleagues and business line leadership with research and other projects as required.

• Develop and conduct legal training sessions.

• Develop positive and collaborative relationships with members of Colliers to ensure a common understanding of objectives and service level agreements.

• Perform other job related duties as may be assigned.

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $127,175.00 to $185,000.00 per annum

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. 12 weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) for paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.