Corporate Counsel

About the role

Working remotely or at one of our offices located in the U.S. region, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel for our various commercial real estate services business lines, 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.

Responsibilities

• Successfully provide legal counsel to a range of business lines, using your excellent judgement to actively solve legal matters.
• Become a trusted advisor to our service line professionals to assist them in reaching their goals.
• Assist in reviewing 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 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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and an active member of at least one State Bar in good standing.
• 3 to 8 years of legal experience, preferably in-house within commercial real estate, or a related industry.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Colliers will not sponsor work visas.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $160,000 to $185,000 (varies by location; individual pay determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training).

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical benefits including prescription drug, dental, vision.
• Employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 10 sick days and a minimum of 15 vacation days annually.
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days per calendar year.
• Up to 4‑12 weeks