Corporate Counsel - 12-Month FTC

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Corporate Counsel – Fixed Term (12 Months)

London
 

Cushman & Wakefield EMEA Legal team are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and commercially minded lawyer seeking a new challenge. Following the merger of Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ, the business has experienced significant growth and became publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2018. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a legal career within one of the world’s largest global real estate services firms, supporting a dynamic and fast-growing business while contributing to the delivery of an exceptional client experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, positive mindset and a strong commercial approach to legal problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial legal support across multiple service lines, including Asset Services, Occupier Services, Integrated Facilities Management, Project & Development Services, Brokerage & Capital Markets, Consultancy, and Valuation & Advisory.

• Advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including support on M&A and other corporate transactions.

• Draft, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of commercial client contracts and responses to RFPs.

• Negotiate and draft commercial supply agreements, including licensing, consulting, and services contracts.

• Manage and resolve claims and disputes, coordinating with external counsel and insurers where required.

• Liaise with legal colleagues and business stakeholders globally to support cross-border and international agreements.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks associated with contractual arrangements.

• Maintain and manage internal governance, controls, and approval processes for contract execution.

• Deliver legal training and guidance to commercial teams across the business.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal precedents and knowledge resources.

• Support the supervision and development of junior members of the legal team.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience (or equivalent).

• Strong experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts with minimal supervision.

• Proven ability to manage and resolve legal disputes effectively.

• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to deliver pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

• Strong judgement and ability to identify and manage legal risk.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global, matrixed organisation.

• Construction and/or real estate experience is desirable but not essential.