Legal Manager VP, Global Realty Services
About The Position
The Legal Manager, VP – Global Realty Services is responsible for managing legal advice and counsel in support of the firm's global real estate portfolio, including leased and owned properties across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. This portfolio of operational real estate consists of approximately 6.5M SF, spread over 100 properties in 34 countries. Acting as a strategic partner, the role will assist Global Realty Services and senior stakeholders on real estate transactions, contractual matters, regulatory requirements, and risk management considerations. The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling business objectives while ensuring appropriate governance, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. This role will also oversee the engagement and management of external legal counsel globally, advice and counsel internal real estate staff, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state required
- 5–10 years of legal experience, with preference for international real estate experience
- Experience supporting corporate real estate functions preferred
- Strong experience in real estate law
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate in a global, matrixed organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-border legal matters and external counsel
Responsibilities
- Manage external legal counsel, including engagement, oversight of deliverables, and cost management
- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on global real estate transactions, including leases, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and restructuring activities
- Act as principal representative for Global Realty Services in M&A activities, including creation of due diligence requests, management of integration projects, and developing deal evaluation memoranda
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements and related documentation, ensuring alignment with firm standards, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with Global Realty Services, IT, Procurement, Finance, Compliance, and internal Legal colleagues to support execution of real estate strategy and transactions
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with real estate activities, providing clear, pragmatic, and business-aligned recommendations
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks across geographies
- Contribute to development of standard legal templates, policies, and best practices
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting corporate real estate
- Participate in global and cross-functional initiatives
Benefits
- retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
- insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
- paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
- access to our Employee Assistance Program
- incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
- eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
- inclusive development opportunities
- flexible work-life support
- paid volunteer days
- vibrant employee networks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
