Workplace Director, Law Firm

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This role supports JLL’s law firm practice growth through data analytics, market intelligence, and client-facing support. It combines workplace expertise with business development activities to establish JLL as the leading expert in legal-sector workplace solutions.

• Collect and analyze local, regional, and national law firm workplace data including space utilization, cost benchmarks, and industry trends
• Develop benchmarking studies comparing law firm workplace metrics across markets and firm sizes
• Research construction pricing, FF&E costs, and project expenses specific to legal environments
• Create quarterly and annual market reports on legal sector workplace trends
• Build a comprehensive database of law firm space standards, utilization rates, and workplace best practices
• Support annual construction cost reporting and market analysis initiatives

• Cultivate relationships with local construction managers, architects, and vendors serving law firms
• Build network within the local legal community through industry events and associations
• Partner with regional markets to share insights and coordinate national data collection
• Establish JLL as thought leader in legal sector workplace solutions

• Partner with brokers on client presentations, proposals, and business development activities
• Present workplace guidance and process recommendations to prospects and clients
• Provide upfront workplace consulting to support sales efforts
• Create client‑facing materials, case studies, and thought leadership content
• Support pursuit teams with data‑driven insights and market intelligence
• Participate in client meetings and industry conferences as subject‑matter expert

• Provide workplace expertise to support project teams and client engagements
• Assist with space programming, utilization studies, and workplace assessments
• Develop sector‑specific workplace solutions and recommendations
• Support project delivery with market data and benchmarking insights

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 6–10 years experience in workplace strategy, space planning, corporate real estate, or related field
• Strong construction knowledge including familiarity with construction processes, timelines, and project delivery methods
• Understanding of construction dates, scheduling, and how construction phases impact workplace planning and occupancy
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and presentation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
• Business development interest and aptitude for relationship building
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
• Knowledge of workplace planning principles, space standards, and utilization concepts

• Experience with AutoCAD or space planning software
• Law Firm experience and/or High End Office experience
• Background in professional services environments
• Market research or business intelligence experience
• Construction project management or coordination experience

• Data Analysis:
  Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize workplace data into actionable insights
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Comfortable presenting to various audiences and leading client discussions
• Relationship Building:
  Natural networker who can build relationships across the local market
• Business Acumen:
  Understanding of business development processes and client service delivery
• Sector Learning:
  Willingness to become expert in law firm workplace challenges and solutions
• Collaborative Approach:
  Works effectively with brokers, project teams, and external partners
• Construction Coordination:
  Understanding of how…