Rebecca Edwards
Senior Counsel at JLL (Commercial, Technology Transactions)
- Role
- Director, Senior Counsel (Commercial Technology Transactions) at JLL
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rebecca Edwards
Rebecca Edwards is Senior Counsel for Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where she provides guidance on technology and commercial transactions to the global Fortune 200 commercial real estate services firm.Rebecca brings over 20 years of legal expertise across commercial, corporate and litigation practices. Rebecca\'s comprehensive legal background and business-oriented approach make her a valuable advisor in complex commercial and technology transactions.International experience includes serving on the EMEA legal team in London (20••••20) supporting the work dynamics division, where Rebecca negotiated complex multinational transactions, analyzed contractual risks, and served as a strategic partner to business teams. She regularly presented to senior executives on legal and operational risks and developed training programs on commercial matters and contract management. A former litigator at Mandell Menkes LLC (20••••18), Rebecca represented clients in federal and state courts and arbitrations. At Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC (20••••08), she advised public and private companies on corporate governance and regulatory compliance. She began her career at Jones Walker in New Orleans (20••••04) as a corporate and securities attorney.Rebecca earned her B.A. in English and J. D. from Tulane University. She was nominated as a 2025 LCLD Fellow.
Experience
Director, Senior Counsel (Commercial Technology Transactions)
Oct 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Draft, review and negotiate technology transactions including, Software as a Service (SaaS) licenses, Software Licenses, Master Subscription Agreements, and Professional Services Agreements.• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts for JLL’s corporate infrastructure departments including JLL Technologies, Procurement, Treasury, Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources, and Research.• Assist in the management of the legal aspects of JLL intellectual property globally, including trademarks, copyrights and patents.• General corporate legal work, including the legal needs of the Company’s support functions (IT, HR, Communications, etc.).• Liaise with the firm’s Risk Management Department to identify/assess liability with respect to JLL’s commercial contracts.• Act as internal clients’ trusted colleague who coordinates strategy with respect to commercial contracting, compliance, contractual disputes, and best practices.• Enhance and support the department’s technology solutions and knowledge management efforts.• Work cross-functionality with stakeholders in Procurement, Treasury, Tax and Finance.
Education
Tulane Law
J.D.
2001 — 2003
Tulane University
BA, English
1994 — 1998
Tulane University Law School
Juris Doctorate
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