Global General Counsel

The Global General Counsel-JLL Capital Markets will be the executive leader for the legal and compliance requirements of the Global Capital Markets business (JLLCM) including several regulated businesses. The position includes the development and execution of a globally unified legal and compliance approach while remaining closely aligned with the JLL Global Legal and Compliance strategies.

This role reports to the Deputy Global General Counsel and is a trusted strategic partner to the Global CEO and regional CEO’s of JLL Capital Markets. The position is based at our Chicago, IL headquarters.

The Responsibilities

Legal, Compliance, and Governance – responsible for the legal, compliance, and governance of JLLCM and its global operations, including:

Driving JLLCM’s compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures around the globe

Analyzing JLLCM’s activities which may require licensing and/or registration in the various markets in which it operates

Managing compliance with the licensing and regulatory obligations that exist globally

Drafting the compliance procedures for securities laws and related matters

Reviewing guidelines in support of the operations of the business

Coordinating and assisting with preparation of regulatory filings for the business

Developing and documenting controls and procedures designed to facilitate regulatory compliance and for good governance of the business

Assisting with the compliance of JLL company-wide policies and procedures

Assisting with the development and maintenance of appropriate training programs

Overseeing the review of client related securities offering materials

Developing and utilization of diligence protocols for third-party fund raising

Coordinating the selection and management of outside counsel

Enterprise Risk Management – responsible for collaborating with the JLL Enterprise Risk management team on risks faced by JLLCM and developing strategies to mitigate or avoid risk

Litigation – responsible for partnering with JLL Legal - Litigation on management of any litigation impacting JLLCM

Human Resources – Responsible for coordinating with JLL Legal – Human Resources on legal aspects of employee and benefits matters

Transactions –Manage legal aspects of corporate transactions, including:

Negotiating and drafting of client agreements

Develop form agreements for use with vendors and clients

Team Leadership – Responsible for management of staffing and direction/goals (in coordination with other JLL Legal leaders) of the JLLCM Legal and Compliance team, including:

Ensuring that Regional Legal and Compliance functions are properly staffed

Managing the JLLCM Legal function on a global basis and assuring that it is properly organized and resourced, through internal staffing and the use of outside legal counsel

Establishing key performance objectives and prioritizing the activities of the team. In addition, responsible for the annual operating plan/action items for the function on a global basis.

Operations

Partner with JLLCM senior management on development of strategic business plans and ensuring the Legal and Compliance functions provide the necessary support

Develop and manage of an annual operating budget for the JLLCM Legal function

Attributes

Exemplary executive presence – has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room, both internally and externally

Innovative–inquisitive, challenges status quo, thinks outside the box

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-team with constituents who vary in approach and style to achieve results

Businessoriented-partner with the business leaders as both an enabler and a challenger of ideas

The Requirements

The Global General Counsel-JLL Capital Markets must be a seasoned professional with outstanding management skills and extensive experience leading global teams to generate exceptional results. The role requires an entrepreneurial style, looking to the future with optimism envisioning what could be possible, and implementing best-in-class solutions. The preferred candidate's skills are equally balanced between the "legal and compliance" and the "managerial/operational" roles; an effective manager of people and of legal spend, balancing outsourcing vs. insourcing and leveraging ‘value-add’ external advice.

Attorney with 7+ years of related experience in: capital markets, securities offerings and capital raising, investment sales, investment banking/mortgage banking, relevant regulatory experience, including cross-border experience is required

Extensive experience working collaboratively across global organizations and with a wide range of stakeholders

Previous in-house corporate and/or real estate experience is strongly preferred

Previous experience in managing medium-sized, global teams

Exceptional track record creating positive relationships with senior executive leadership

Superb written and verbal communication skills

Visible and pro-active communicator; a self-starter, able to translate guidance on complex legal and compliance issues into focused communications which are both robust and practical

Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment while meeting tight deadlines