Job Title
In-House Legal Counsel - EMEA (12m FT)Job Description Summary
Job Description
Corporate Counsel – Fixed Term (12 Months)
London
Cushman & Wakefield EMEA Legal team are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious, and commercially minded lawyer seeking a new challenge. Following the merger of Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ, the business has experienced significant growth and became publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2018. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a legal career within one of the world’s largest global real estate services firms, supporting a dynamic and fast-growing business while contributing to the delivery of an exceptional client experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive, positive mindset and a strong commercial approach to legal problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide commercial legal support across multiple service lines, including Asset Services, Occupier Services, Integrated Facilities Management, Project & Development Services, Brokerage & Capital Markets, Consultancy, and Valuation & Advisory.
Advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including support on M&A and other corporate transactions.
Draft, negotiate, and finalise a wide range of commercial client contracts and responses to RFPs.
Negotiate and draft commercial supply agreements, including licensing, consulting, and services contracts.
Manage and resolve claims and disputes, coordinating with external counsel and insurers where required.
Liaise with legal colleagues and business stakeholders globally to support cross-border and international agreements.
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and commercial risks associated with contractual arrangements.
Maintain and manage internal governance, controls, and approval processes for contract execution.
Deliver legal training and guidance to commercial teams across the business.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal precedents and knowledge resources.
Support the supervision and development of junior members of the legal team.
Skills & Experience:
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience (or equivalent).
Strong experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to manage and resolve legal disputes effectively.
Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to deliver pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Strong judgement and ability to identify and manage legal risk.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global, matrixed organisation.
Construction and/or real estate experience is desirable but not essential.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.
-
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
-
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
Cushman & Wakefield Insights
Similar Jobs
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
