Lead Senior Employment Counsel, Strategic Recruiting and Retention
Job ID
263731
Posted
12-Mar-2026
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Legal
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About The Role:

CBRE is seeking an employment law attorney with broad employment and complex compensation experience to join its Legal team as a Lead Senior Employment Counsel for Strategic Recruiting and Retention. The position is remote and will report to the Global Head of Labor and Employment.


What You'll Do:

  • Provide strategic advice regarding the design, implementation, and governance of recruitment and retention of brokers for CBRE's Advisory segment.  
  • Advise on independent contractor and employment classification issues, navigating restrictive covenants, and managing legal risk across incentive, commission, and retention program frameworks.  
  • Draft recruitment agreements, promissory notes, broker-sales agreements, and exit agreements.  
  • Assist with commission disputes and negotiate directly with broker's counsel.  
  • Work closely with senior leadership, people business partners, and finance to align talent strategies with business objectives while ensuring adherence to employment, tax, and regulatory requirements 
  • Provide guidance on complex negotiations, policy development and evolving market trends and practices. 
  • Advise people business partners, managers and executives on a full range of employment and labor law issues including recruitment, leave and accommodation, performance management, separations, compliance, employment contracts and compensation.
  • Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.


What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • J.D. from ABA accredited U.S. law school.
  • Member of applicable State Bar in good standing.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant private practice and/or in-house experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence.
  • Ability to work with and manage different leadership styles.
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients and/or public groups.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and drafting skills.


Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, experience and location. The minimum salary for the Lead Senior Employment Counsel, Strategic Recruiting and Retention position is $220,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Lead Senior Employment Counsel, Strategic Recruiting and Retention position is $245,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience and location. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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