- Manage and support litigation and disputes involving JLL in the Asia Pacific region, including professional indemnity, general liability, commercial, employment, and regulatory matters
- Manage and review drafting of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and expert witnesses to gather evidence, analyze data, and prepare effective litigation strategies
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards
- Assist in monitoring and managing litigation budgets, tracking and controlling legal expenses, and providing cost-effective solutions
- Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions, evaluating risks and proposing favourable resolutions
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices, identifying opportunities to improve and streamline litigation processes
- Prepare and deliver training to internal stakeholders on lessons learned
- Respond to general dispute queries from internal stakeholders
- Minimum 6 years' post-admission experience
- Qualified and admitted to practice in Australia
- Proven track record in managing litigation, ideally with experience within an international law firm or a multinational corporation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trusting and productive cross-regional and cross-functional relationships
- Curious, innovative mindset to proactively seek and champion continuous improvement and drive efficiencies
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
- Champion of ethics and integrity, trustworthy with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work independently and contribute to broader team goals
- Fluent in professional English both written and spoken
- Great employee discounts off fitness & other renowned bands
- Active Social Club
- Well-being program
- Paid time off for volunteer work
- Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
- Premium offices
- Hybrid / flexible working
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Legal Counsel - Sydney, Australia - JLL
Description
Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
What this opportunity involves:
We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded, and motivated Litigator to join our dynamic Legal & Compliance team in a newly created role. Reporting to the Global Head of Litigation, you will play a key role in managing and supporting the company's disputes and litigation matters, with a primary focus on the Asia Pacific region.
This position involves direct interaction with internal clients and external parties, such as external counsel, clients, vendors, and other third parties, to provide litigation support across all of JLL's business lines. As a valued member of our Legal & Compliance team, you will also have the opportunity to work on local, regional, and global litigation and legal team projects.
We offer the right candidate the opportunity to realize their potential and bring this new role to the highest standards in the industry. You will gain exposure to a broad range of risks and make a real impact on the company's litigation management program.
This role is required in our Sydney CBD office.
What this role involves:
Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it's also worth knowing what we are looking for:
What you can expect from us:
As an organisation, we don't just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World's Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ343171
Location:
On-site –Sydney, NSW
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table
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