Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

Cresa • Chicago, IL

4d

About The Position

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge. Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity . We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day. At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions. The Deputy General Counsel supports the General Counsel in overseeing the organization’s legal affairs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing legal risk. This role provides strategic legal guidance to senior leadership and leads key legal initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Strong judgment and decision-making capabilities
• Experience in real estate and, preferably, real estate brokerage
• Superior organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision and manage tight deadlines.
• Dependable, flexible, resourceful, ability to problem solve and able to deal with strong personalities.
• 15+ years experience
• Juris Doctor from accredited university

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership and local markets on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, litigation, and risk management
• Developing and implementing legal strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Oversee litigation matters, including managing outside counsel, preparing and managing budgets, interacting with insurance carriers, attending mediation, and developing case strategies and resolutions
• Oversee M&A legal activities, including due diligence, managing outside counsel, preparation of internal memos and documentation
• Prepare onboarding and exit documentation for employees and brokers, including engagement letters, counseling memos, termination letters, post-termination demand letters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on potential impacts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree