Litigation Counsel

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Litigation Counsel

Summary

We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded, and motivated attorney to provide legal services for litigation matters as part of our Global Litigation & Disputes team. This position sits within our US litigation team and will primarily support commercial litigation matters, with the ability to support the labor and employment litigation team also.

The role involves direct interaction with internal clients and external parties, such as outside counsel, clients, vendors, and other third parties, to provide litigation support across all of JLL's business lines. As a valued member of our Legal & Compliance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of risks and make a real impact on the company's litigation management program.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation and disputes involving JLL
• Counsel and advise business clients on disputes and various commercial issues
• Draft and review legal documents such as pre-litigation demand letters, pleadings, motions, briefs, and agreements
• Manage and supervise outside counsel in disputes and litigation, including strategy and budget
• Analyze and manage litigation or other disputed / contested matters, including responding to third-party discovery, defending depositions and preparing witnesses for depositions and trial testimony, and managing collections matters
• Manage document collection process, and negotiate deadlines and discovery response parameters with subpoenaing counsel
• Manage subpoena disputes, including supervision of outside counsel for discovery motion practice
• Participate in mediation, arbitration, negotiations and settlement discussions, evaluating risks and proposing favorable resolutions
• Work with minimum supervision on routine projects, and moderate supervision on more complex or sensitive matters
• Interface independently with senior business client contacts
• Prepare and deliver training to internal stakeholders on lessons learned
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards

Qualifications

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Estimated total compensation for this position :

150,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD per year

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Litigation Counsel

Summary

We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded, and motivated attorney to provide legal services for litigation matters as part of our Global Litigation & Disputes team. This position sits within our US litigation team and will primarily support commercial litigation matters, with the ability to support the labor and employment litigation team also.

The role involves direct interaction with internal clients and external parties, such as outside counsel, clients, vendors, and other third parties, to provide litigation support across all of JLL's business lines. As a valued member of our Legal & Compliance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of risks and make a real impact on the company's litigation management program.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Estimated total compensation for this position :

150,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location : On-site -Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. 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. Some of these benefits may include :

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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