Junior Legal Counsel / Legal Counsel

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

About JLL
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do, and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Junior Legal Counsel for MENA (based in KSA)
Your primary duty is to support on legal matters in the MENA region (KSA, UAE, Egypt). This role involves direct interaction with internal clients as well as external parties such as clients, vendors and other third parties.
You will be identifying and managing risk exposures, and delivering proactive, effective and strategic advice for our operations in MENA within legal function.

You will play an important role in advising on, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and legal documents associated with each of the firm’s business lines with internal and external clients (service agreements, agency agreements, agreements with vendors, etc);

You will be assisting with general corporate, commercial and regulatory work;

Coordinate and manage work with the third parties law firms (where relevant) to act as liaison to the wider MENA group;

You will be assisting in processes and procedures in relation to legal & compliance document flow and correspondence (forms, templates, procedures, etc.) to ensure JLL and MENA best practice is followed;

You will perform other legal tasks and provide ongoing support to business and Head of Legal in MENA

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be:
Educated and experienced

Hold a law degree from a recognized law school and +2 years of post-admission experience in private practice or an in-house position.

Experienced in commercial and government template contracts reviews

Fluent in English and Arabic (including legal terminology)

Able to engage and manage a broad range of stakeholders with diverse skill-sets and personalities in a multinational environment

Commercially savvy, with a highly responsive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset. You are able to effectively juggle priorities to meet timeframes and deadlines set by the business.

Able to work independently as well as in a team.

What you can expect from us
We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.
We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!
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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.