Senior Counsel—Government Contracts

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JLL’s Senior Counsel—Government Contracts provides a high level of professional legal service and advice on a wide array of legal issues regarding JLL’s Government Contracting business, and will interact with members of senior business leadership, the legal team, external counsel, clients, suppliers, outside agencies, and others as required to perform their job responsibilities.

Areas of practice will include, but are not limited to, research, compliance, contracts and transactional work, professional services, facilities management, real estate, employee matters, intellectual property, risk management, and other areas as needed.

• Strong contract interpretation and drafting skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; must be adept at identifying key legal issues, developing creative solutions to complicated legal problems, and effectively communicating the same to internal stakeholders and clients
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including rules surrounding commercial products and commercial services, prevailing wage laws, and cost and pricing rules
• Experience negotiating Government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs
• Knowledge of Government ethics compliance
• Understanding of risk management/mitigation issues as they relate to contracts for professional services

• Review, consult on, and draft, as necessary, contracts with the Federal Government, State/Local/Education (SLED) clients, prime contractors, and vendors, including but not limited to: facilities management contracts, research agreements, commercial real estate transactions, sustainability contracts, and P3 advisory contracts
• Coordinate with business and external counsel (as appropriate) to develop optimal strategies to respond to and resolve commercial disputes, including litigation
• Advise and provide analysis on bid protests and contract disputes
• Advise on small business issues and assist with joint venture formation, as necessary
• Develop, review, and update JLL policies, procedures, and template agreements regarding Government Contracting Act as trusted business partner who coordinates strategy with respect to government contracting, compliance, disputes, and best practices
• Stay abreast of developments in the law that will impact JLL and its operations
• Liaise with the firm’s Risk Management Department to identify/assess liability for provision of services
• Counsel business leaders and management with respect to compliance and ethics
• Create and conduct training on key legal, compliance, and ethics issues
• Enhance and support the department’s technology solutions and knowledge management efforts

• Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• 8+ years of relevant Government contracs experience
• Combination of in-house experience and private practice is a plus
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state or District of Columbia
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Able to conceptualize and articulate pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions to complex legal and business challenges
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration
• Able to work independently, but in a team environment
• Acute attention to detail

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:  –  USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations…