Workplace Director

The Director, Law Firm Workplace Analytics will support JLL's law firm practice growth through data analytics, market intelligence, and client-facing support. This role combines workplace expertise with business development activities to establish JLL as the leading expert in legal sector workplace solutions.

What this job involves:

Data & Market Intelligence:

• Collect and analyze local, regional, and national law firm workplace data including space utilization, cost benchmarks, and industry trends
• Develop benchmarking studies comparing law firm workplace metrics across markets and firm sizes
• Research construction pricing, FF&E costs, and project expenses specific to legal environments
• Create quarterly and annual market reports on legal sector workplace trends
• Build comprehensive database of law firm space standards, utilization rates, and workplace best practices
• Support annual construction cost reporting and market analysis initiatives
  
  

Relationship Building & Community Engagement:

• Cultivate relationships with local construction managers, architects, and vendors serving law firms
• Build network within local legal community through industry events and associations
• Partner with regional markets to share insights and coordinate national data collection
• Establish JLL as thought leader in legal sector workplace solutions
  
  

Business Development Support:

• Partner with brokers on client presentations, proposals, and business development activities
• Present workplace guidance and process recommendations to prospects and clients
• Provide upfront workplace consulting to support sales efforts
• Create client-facing materials, case studies, and thought leadership content
• Support pursuit teams with data-driven insights and market intelligence
• Participate in client meetings and industry conferences as subject matter expert
  
  

Client & Project Support:

• Provide workplace expertise to support project teams and client engagements
• Assist with space programming, utilization studies, and workplace assessments
• Develop sector-specific workplace solutions and recommendations
• Support project delivery with market data and benchmarking insights
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6-10 years experience in workplace strategy, space planning, corporate real estate, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and presentation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
• Business development interest and aptitude for relationship building
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
• Knowledge of workplace planning principles, space standards, and utilization concepts
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with AutoCAD or space planning software
• Law Firm experience and or High End Office experience
• Background in professional services environments
• Market research or business intelligence experience
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Data Analysis: Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize workplace data into actionable insights
• Presentation Skills: Comfortable presenting to various audiences and leading client discussions
• Relationship Building: Natural networker who can build relationships across the local market
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business development processes and client service delivery
• Sector Learning: Willingness to become expert in law firm workplace challenges and solutions
• Collaborative Approach: Works effectively with brokers, project teams, and external partners
• This role offers significant growth potential for someone looking to develop expertise in legal sector workplace solutions while supporting a growing practice area within JLL.