Senior Executive, Legal Counsel

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    About JLL JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 115,000 as of 2025. What This Job Involves We are seeking a Senior Executive – Legal Counsel to assist our legal team in contract management and compliance for all JLL entities. You will manage legal aspects of company contracts, provide expert guidance on labor-related matters, and support risk management initiatives. Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Advisory Provide legal guidance on contract-related matters, including interpretation, terms and conditions, risk assessment, and dispute resolution Review, draft, and negotiate contracts including Engagement Letters, fee letters, leasing agreements, Strategic Consulting agreements, and RFPs Draft and negotiate legal documents for India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh Undertake contracting monitoring activities Labour & Employment Law Advisory Provide legal guidance on labour-related issues and employment legislation Suggest strategies to address changes in laws, regulations, and employment legislation Conduct legal research on labour laws and provide insights on organizational impacts Maintain accurate records and prepare reports on labour matters Compliance & Risk Management Mitigate legal risk by implementing legal strategy and exploring new legal regimes Assess compliance incidents and direct non-compliance issues to appropriate functions Detect legal risks and contractual liabilities and provide advice on non-compliance issues Maintain repository for tracking and reporting legal incidents to management Study legal notifications, circulars, and amendments, and advise on applicability Review and advice on AI-related clauses in commercial agreements in accordance with regulatory requirements Stakeholder Management Advise stakeholders on legal issues and navigate the evolving compliance landscape Support all business lines on legal and contracting matters Establish cordial relationships with directors and stakeholders Bring efficiency in terms of costs and productivity Sounds Like You? To Apply You Need: Education & Experience Bachelors/ Master's in Law degree from a recognized institution 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a contracting or advisory role Technical Knowledge