Transactions Associate

** JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  

Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Our Transactions Management Associate will act as the real estate coordinator and single point of contact for the day-to-day client needs; execute transactions; handle site coordination and administrative property management needs while fostering positive relationships and influencing business growth.

You will be responsible for normal business activities related to real estate including negotiating transactions, understanding client’s real estate requirements, engaging brokers, reporting on transaction activity, attending client and account team meetings. You will work independently as well as part of a team with the client and the JLL transactions management team. You will also work on and will be asked to direct special projects/assignments as needed.

Our TM Associate will act as the real estate liaison, manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units to efficiently manage the client’s portfolio of properties.  This is a full-time, hybrid office role that requires 3+ days on-site with the client.
** Client Relationship Management
*** Assume key transaction management responsibilities, including property management activities
* Attend regular client meetings and conference calls
* Improve client transaction management processes
* Manage transaction reporting to the client
* Proactively assist Account Director in managing client deliverables
** Strategic Planning & Sourcing
*** Engage with leadership to establish sourcing strategy for critical business needs
* Lead efforts to develop strategic portfolio management to optimize space utilization within the real estate portfolio
* Provide financial terms to client's finance team for financial modeling
** Transaction Management
*** Collaborate directly with clients and team members to resolve real estate related issues
* Actively negotiate and manage transactions with brokerage, legal and stakeholder support
* Develop various real estate documents
* Conduct property tours with owners, brokers and prospective buyers
* Engage brokers, landlords and attorneys for selected lease transactions as required
* Complete analysis for reporting and other transaction-related responsibilities throughout the transaction process
** Lease Administration
*** Coordinate lease administration activities including preparation of Estoppel certificates, Certificate of Insurance requests, operating expense and rent escalation review, landlord compliance, and rent and utility invoice management
* Perform lease clause reviews and analysis
* Assist with landlord-tenant dispute resolution
* Manage surrender of premises or decommissioning projects, including directing project management tasks and lease end obligations
** Reporting & Data Management
*** Create and update various financial reports
* Gather and report key performance data
* Maintain oversight and accuracy of portfolio data
** Additional Duties
*** Engage in all other duties as assigned
** Qualifications/Experience
*** Active real estate salespersons license required or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
* Advanced computer skills (MS Office, including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook)
* Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
* Knowledge of real estate and lease terminology required
* Strong negotiation experience and interpersonal skills required
* Strong analytical ability, both financial and qualitative
* Attention to detail and process compliance required
* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact…