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Legal Counsel, Korea

[About JLL]

We are JLL, a prominent professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We operate in more than 80 countries worldwide, with a team of over 98,000 individuals who assist real estate owners, occupiers, and investors in achieving their business goals. As a global Fortune 500 company, we have a responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and we are committed to shaping the future of real estate for a better world. We use cutting-edge technology to create sustainable real estate solutions and unique spaces that offer rewarding opportunities for our clients, people, and communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics, and excellence are integral to everything we do, and we are proud to have received numerous awards for our success from global and local organizations.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture is essential to who we are and where we are heading. Everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and we understand that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together. Even if you still need to meet the requirements listed below, we encourage you to apply if this job description resonates with you.

[What this Job Involves]

Strategic Responsibilities

• As part of the South Korea leadership team, this role focuses on executing the legal strategy to enable high growth expectations and drive the business's revenue.

• The role is mandated to enhance critical 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.

• Be a member of 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

• Lead transactions and launch innovative real estate products.

• Spearhead our legal strategy, instilling practices that fuel our high-growth trajectory while safeguarding our ethics.

• Be the vanguard for our legal digital transformation, increasing efficiency that propels us and our clients ahead.

• 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

• We are focused on driving the business objectives of supporting commercial growth and managing risk in South Korea.

• Reports into General Counsel, Japan & Korea

• Represents Korea on the APAC Legal team to ensure ONE Legal initiative, consistency of deals, and pooling of efforts and resources.

[Does that Sound Like You? To Apply, You Will Have]

• more than 3 years of legal experience with a major law firm or relevant in-house expertise, with a demonstrated focus on commercial transactions or litigation in South Korea or APAC.

• Ability to understand and explain the real estate industry and its future growth areas in English and Korean.

• Outstanding academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication 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 the South Korean Bar

[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.

We await the imprint you'll leave on our company, industry, and community. Embark on a journey of professional valor and personal fulfillment with JLL, where your ambitions are our most valued assets.

Location:

On-site –Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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

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