
General Counsel, South East Asia
6 days ago
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
General Counsel, Southeast Asia
**What this job involves**:
Strategic Responsibilities
As part of the SEA senior leadership team, this role focuses on executing the legal strategy to enable the high growth expectations of doubling the revenue of the business
The role is mandated to enhance key processes to drive efficiencies and maximize business impact.
Examine, refine, and revamp corporate policies, procedures, compliance, and training programs to fit the future of real estate.
Lead and drive one of our Regional Centers of Excellence (Litigation, Compliance, M&A, Legal Operations, Data Privacy, Corporate Governance, and Employment) to coordinate with Global Legal Centers.
Transactions Support
Regarded as a key business partner, the GC will lead strategy on significant M&A and commercial transactions and help develop and launch new real estate products into SEA.
Leads the digital transformation of the legal function to improve people, processes, and tech to streamline the workload in the region.
Creates and implements best practices from legal teams in real estate and other industries (e.g., templates, delegations of authority, policies, negotiation guidance, e-signing, corporate governance for sales teams).
Supervisory and Managerial
Mentor, manage, and inspire a team of seven lawyers and legal professionals focused on driving the business objectives of supporting the commercial growth and management of risk in South East Asia.
Responsible for the performance and professional development of all lawyers and legal professionals in the SEA legal function and for creating sustainable succession plans.
Reports into General Counsel, APAC, and represents SEA on the APAC Legal leadership team to ensure ONE Legal initiative, consistency of deals, and pooling of efforts and resources.
Manages budget and headcount, contractors and outside counsel spend, and T&E to ensure the cost-efficient delivery of legal support.
**Sound like you? To apply, you will have**:
10+ years of legal experience with a major law firm and/or relevant in-house experience, with a demonstrated focus on commercial transactions or litigation in SEA or APAC.
Ability to understand and explain the real estate industry and its future growth areas.
Outstanding academic credentials and excellent written and oral communications skills.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration.
Ability to exercise strong judgment in consulting with colleagues and clients.
Proven leadership abilities and experience managing diverse, high-functioning teams.
Law Degree required - preferably admitted to Singapore Bar.
Sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously
What you can expect from us
We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.
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