Job Title

Legal Analyst - Contracts (HYBRID)

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate for this position will have a Paralegal background in contracts and join a lean, dynamic and diverse legal team with direct responsibility for providing support to C&W’s Owner & Occupier Services business in North America. The candidate will be responsible for proactively supporting the Owner & Occupier Services businesses, with a varied client base, and fostering C&W's dynamic, collaborative and practical culture. This position may also include providing ad hoc assistance on special projects as they arise and this position reports to the Managing Senior Corporate Counsel - Owner & Occupier Services. We are not hiring an attorney or JD for this role.
Chicago location only.

Job Description

Essential Job Duties 

Assist Senior Counsel and Corporate Counsel on the team to draft, negotiate, finalize and oversee the approval process for all commercial contracts, agreements, amendments, non-disclosure agreements, and request for proposal responses for the Owner & Occupier Services businesses in North America, which includes the following service lines: Global Occupier Services, Portfolio Solutions Center, Facility Solutions, Asset Services, Facility Services, and Project & Development Services.   Assist Senior Counsel and Corporate Counsel in coordinating review of contract scope and contract appendices in consultation with business colleagues and internal subject matter experts. Coordinate and assemble contract documents for execution.Consistently analyze and mitigate complex contractual risk, while increasing efficiency and consistency in contracting.Assist in supporting litigation matters, bankruptcy claims and subpoenas for the Owner & Occupier Services businesses, in coordination with outside counsel and the Assistant General Counsel – Owner & Occupier Services.Maintain contract templates, subcontract templates, and sub-delegation of authority.Assist Managing Senior Corporate Counsel – Owner & Occupier Services to develop training for internal clients and the North America Legal Group.Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work under time-sensitive deadlines and be productive in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities.         Collaborate with legal counsel on procurement activities and with the North America Compliance Director on compliance matters.Review and management of legal invoices.Perform all other duties as required or requested.

Education/Experience/Training

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Paralegal Certification preferred; we are not seeking to hire an attorney or JD for this roleContract management and extensive contracts experienceRequires 3 to 7 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Attention to detailDemonstrated customer/client focusAbility to be productive in stressful, time-sensitive situations and fast-paced environmentsStrong analytical skillsExceptional organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrategic problem solverCollaborative and creative/team playerAbility to multitask and prioritizeExcellent proficiency in all aspects of MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams)Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environmentHybrid - Chicago Location required

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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