Counsel, Employment_

Dallas

Counsel, Employment

Job ID

171917

Posted

20-Jun-2024

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Miami - Florida - United States of America

**About The Role:**

CBRE is seeking to hire an employment law attorney with strong experience in complex employment contracting or M&A to join its Legal team as Counsel. The position will be based in Dallas or Chicago and report to the Assistant General Counsel, Strategic Transactions.

This Job is part of the Legal Services Job function. They are responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance in the ordinary and special activities of the organization.

**What You'll Do:**

+ Partner with executives and managers to structure, draft and lead negotiations on complex employment agreements with commissioned employees.

+ Provide legal counsel and guidance to executives, managers, and human resources on a wide range of employment issues and policies relating to recruiting, retention, termination, wage and hour, discrimination, accommodations, leave, and other relevant topics. Provide support on employment-law related claims, litigation, and internal investigations.

+ Advise on structure and enforceability of restrictive covenants and protection of trade secrets and proprietary information.

+ Prepare and conduct training on issues relating to compensation, restrictive covenants, and other employment issues.

+ Monitor changes in law impacting employee compensation, restrictive covenants, and related employment issues.

+ Respond promptly to the business while delivering efficient and high-quality legal service.

+ Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.

**What You'll Need:**

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ Juris Doctorate and Member of State Bar in good standing required with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

+ Ability to work without supervision, manage many tasks, and set priorities with excellent follow-up skills and organization.

+ Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

+ Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements (experience with executive agreements in the context of mergers and acquisitions and senior executive recruiting preferred).

+ Ability to explain, negotiate, and draft complex compensation formulas. Strong financial acumen.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

**Why CBRE?**

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

**NOTE:** Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)