Head of Legal, Pacific Advisory in Sydney, Australia

Head of Legal, Pacific Advisory

Job ID

203100

Posted

23-Jan-2025

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Sydney – New South Wales – Australia

Lead the CBRE Pacific Advisory legal team, global reporting line

Senior Leadership opportunity

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CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography.

CBRE’s legal team’s mission emphasises providing actionable counsel to support sustainable organisational growth while balancing assertiveness and risk mitigation for optimal outcomes for all stakeholders.

The Role:

• Partner with a variety of key stakeholders and advise on a broad range of commercial matters.

• Leadership of the CBRE Pacific Legal team.

• Develop and implement best practices and process improvements.

• Address complex and significant legal, regulatory and reputational matters.

• Set internal governance, risk management policies and develop and implement best practices and process improvements.

• Liaise with external parties including regulators and insurers.

• Provide expert advice on all significant contractual matters.

• Management of all Company Secretary matters across the Pacific region.

About You:

• An experienced Commercial Lawyer within Australia possessing a significant post admission track record, ideally gained within both private practice and in-house.

• Property knowledge and/or experience in regulatory matters is highly regarded.

• Exceptional executive presence, with superior communication skills. Capable of navigating complex global challenges whilst providing strategic legal leadership and influencing and empowering stakeholders on a local level.

• Proven ability to provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership, balancing risk management with business objects in a fast-paced global environment.

• A practical-minded, commercially astute legal professional who is pro-active, responsive, service-driven and delivery focused with sound judgment and analytical skills.

• A leader with a transparent, inclusive, leadership style who adopts a collaborative approach, shares information and who champions diversity.

What’s in it for you?

• A senior leadership role within a global organisation with exposure to multiple regions.

• A high functioning supportive team of like-minded professionals.

• Flexibility, freedom and the opportunity to form a part of a successful, outcomes focused team and culture.

• Career development opportunities with access to tailored training and innovation prospects.

• A broad range of genuinely interesting work, exposure to key clients and a seat at the table with other senior leaders.

Can we inspire you to join us?

At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed.

We are striving to remove barriers and improve the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.

Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights.

We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)