Paralegal, Contract (Corporate Solutions)

Job description

The  Paralegal, Corporate Solutions​ role primarily will be responsible for preparing real estate related contracts, supporting the Contract Management system, maintaining library of contract forms and templates, and various other duties as assigned.  The position is full-time based at our Chicago, IL headquarters and reports directly to JLL’s Chief Commercial Counsel, Corporate Solutions.

Responsibilities:

Contracts

·  Review, draft and provide comments for routine real estate related contracts for JLL’s Corporate Solutions business
·  Liaise with the firm’s Risk Management Department to identify/assess liability for provision of services. Identify and inform clients and attorneys of risk issues in proposed contracts or proposed services
·  Serve as a liaison with business units to handle queries arising related to standard contract forms and procedures
·  Update and maintain library of forms/contract templates and clauses to ensure consistency among contracts, including establishing best practices with respect to the contracting process
·  Review Non-Disclosure Agreements/Confidentiality Agreements
·  Review large complex contracts to identify select contract terms

Contract Management System

·  Assist in the transition to a new Contract Management system
·  Develop an in-depth working knowledge of the system and its contents
·  Provide support, training and direction to users
·  Respond to requests from business units relating to the system
·  This assignment will evolve and may involve managing the system

Additional Responsibilities

·  Assist with non-routine and special projects as requested by attorneys

The Requirements

The Paralegal is an experienced professional who looks to the future with optimism to envision what could be possible and implements best in class transformation. The successful candidate has superior project management skills, is an exceptional communicator and critical listener, and has meticulous attention to detail.

Attributes

·  Project management – Ability to manage varying assignments, from routine to complex matters. No fear of examining large complex contracts for specific contract terms
·  Cultural alignment -Excellent judgment, positive personality and sense of humor, unwavering ethical standards; drives excellence and innately collaborative
·  Organization - Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
·  Technical adoption - Able to quickly learn new document management systems and technologies

Qualifications required include:

·  An ABA paralegal certificate or equivalent
·  5 years of experience as a commercial paralegal or equivalent role, primarily focused on contracts
·  Expertise in supporting contract management systems or databases
·  Familiarity with real estate contracts helpful but not essential

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