Corporate Counsel

About the role

Working remotely or at one of our offices located in the U.S. region (including Atlanta, DC, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco), you will provide legal counsel for Colliers’ commercial real estate services business lines, with a focus on brokerage services. You will negotiate, review, and draft contracts, manage risk, and give general legal advice. You may also review internal shared services documentation such as leases and vendor agreements, and develop collaborative relationships across the organization. Colliers offers an enterprising, nimble, decentralized culture that provides opportunities to learn about the business and accelerate your career.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to a range of business lines, using excellent judgement to actively solve legal matters.
• Become a trusted advisor to service line professionals to assist them in reaching their goals.
• Assist in reviewing internal shared services documentation, 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• In-house experience (particularly within commercial real estate or professional services) preferred but not required.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinker with focus on practical client advice on legal risks.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills; ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of general commercial law and real estate agreements & transactions.

Pay

Approximate compensation range for this role: $160,000 to $185,000. Pay is determined by work location (WFH, Atlanta, DC, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco) and factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Employer‑subsidized medical benefits including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 each calendar year.
• Up to 4‑12 weeks of paid parental leave, depending on eligibility.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.