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This range is provided by JLL. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr Chief Counsel – Government Contracts JLL’s Chief Counsel—Government Contracts provides a high level of professional legal service and advice on a wide array of legal issues regarding JLL’s Government Contracting business, and will interact with members of senior business leadership, the legal team, external counsel, clients, suppliers, outside agencies, and others as required to perform their job responsibilities. Areas of practice will include, but are not limited to, research, compliance, contracts and transactional work, professional services, facilities management, real estate, employee matters, intellectual property, risk management, and other areas as needed. Desired Skills And Experience Strong contract interpretation and drafting skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; must be adept at identifying key legal issues, developing creative solutions to complicated legal problems, and effectively communicating the same to internal stakeholders and clients In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including rules surrounding commercial products and commercial services, prevailing wage laws, and cost and pricing rules Experience negotiating Government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs Knowledge of Government ethics compliance Understanding of risk management/mitigation issues as they relate to contracts for professional services Core Responsibilities Review, consult on, and draft, as necessary, contracts with the Federal Government, State/Local/Education (SLED) clients, prime contractors, and vendors, including but not limited to: facilities management contracts, research agreements, commercial real estate transactions, sustainability contracts, and P3 advisory contracts Supervise and mentor Government Contracts legal staff and associated workload Coordinate with business and external counsel (as appropriate) to develop optimal strategies to respond to and resolve commercial disputes, including litigation Advise and provide analysis on bid protests and contract disputes Advise on small business issues and assist with joint venture formation Develop, review, and update JLL policies, procedures, and template agreements regarding Government Contracting Act as trusted business partner who coordinates strategy with respect to government contracting, compliance, disputes, and best practices Stay abreast of developments in the law that will impact JLL and its operations Liaise with the firm’s Risk Management Department to identify/assess liability for provision of services Counsel business leaders and management with respect to compliance and ethics Create and conduct training on key legal, compliance, and ethics issues Enhance and support the department’s technology solutions and knowledge management efforts Qualifications Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record 10+ years of experience with a major law firm or corporate setting specializing in Government contract law, with significant experience negotiating contracts Combination of in-house experience and private practice is a plus Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state or District of Columbia Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential Able to conceptualize and articulate pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions to complex legal and business challenges Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration Able to work independently, but in a team environment Acute attention to detail Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JLL by 2x Get notified about new Chief Counsel jobs in Washington, DC . Vice President, Litigation (Retail Litigation Center) Washington, DC $200,000 - $220,000 1 week ago Washington, DC $171,000 - $180,000 1 week ago SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer Washington, DC $207,075 - $345,125 2 weeks ago Senior Corporate Counsel/Director, Legal and Compliance Affairs Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary Bethesda, MD $275,000 - $315,000 1 week ago Washington, DC $155,000 - $169,000 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $269,000 - $337,000 4 weeks ago Washington, DC $155,000 - $169,000 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $117,962 - $191,900 5 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr JLL

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