Corporate Counsel

Job ID

178910

Posted

09-Aug-2024

Service line

Corporate 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, Phoenix - Arizona - United States of America, Reno - Nevada - United States of America

About The Role:

Provide legal support to the Company’s business leaders on a wide range of matters. Responsibilities include supporting the company’s corporate governance function, providing assistance for financing transactions, reviewing and negotiating various transactional documents and providing thoughtful legal counsel on a multitude of Company-related business issues.

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:

• Assist with corporate governance and the corporate secretary function

• Draft board and committee materials.

• Draft resolutions, consents, governing documents, certificates and minutes.

• Draft portions of and assist with SEC filings, including.

• Draft and maintain governance-related policies and procedures.

• Maintain corporate calendar.

• Assist with insider trading compliance program oversight.

• Assist with credit agreements and securities offerings.

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to managers, business leaders and sales professionals relating to the Company’s business activities.

• Appropriately identify and analyze legal issues with an understanding of how to appropriately balance risk and the Company’s ability to pursue its business interests.

• Develop and conduct legal trainings (either live or virtually) on various legal topics relevant to risk management.

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

• Flexibility to work on a wide range of projects and with those at various levels within the organization.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.

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 (JD) from ABA accredited university, membership in good standing of State Bar.

• 4+ years legal experience. With an emphasis in corporate law preferred. Experience with executive compensation matters and preparation of proxy statements is preferred.

• The position requires excellent organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills, practical and effective problem-solving skills, strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, and the ability to exercise good judgment, commercially focused legal advice and appropriately consider risks to the Company.

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with the company’s executives, professionals, staff and other employees, as well as with legal colleagues within the same department and globally, and outside counsel.

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 ourRISE (https://www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com 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)