Senior Counsel—Government Contracts

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    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.   Desired   Skills   a nd   Experience   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   K nowledge 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   Core   Responsibilities   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 service s   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   Qualifications   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