Transaction Manager

Description:

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
About Us:
Our Work Dynamics business line works with some of the world's leading organisations to provide onsite solutions.
The Role:
As Transaction Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of operational, client & client stakeholder excellence across the client portfolio as it relates to this service. There will be a focus on the transactional/leasing activities within the portfolio of predominantly retail lease and you will work closely with the client to ensure operational efficiencies in delivering transactions, and savings.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Support the delivery of a range of Leasing and Transaction Management activities for a retail property portfolio
Preparation of Options Papers (Site Searches/Market Sweeps) to support client strategy and decision making
Prepare Lease preparation Approval Forms at the completion of transaction seeking
Undertake a range of transactions including:
Market Rent Reviews - manage market rent reviews in Lease Agreements with external landlords or its representative
Exercising Options – when instructed ensuring that options are exercised to secure tenure Lease Renewals – renegotiate terms on existing leases
New Sites and New Site Selections – undertake site search and due diligence activities
Divestment of Leased Sites - co-ordination of Landlord/Lease notices and carry out Make-Good negotiations
Management of sub leasing opportunities for surplus leased spaces
Works alongside the client and other workstreams to support property strategy develop and pre-transaction review to provide market and site specific data and information
Management of critical dates and key lease events.
Provide input into Portfolio-level budgeting.
What you will bring
Experience transaction management and associated services with a track record
Preferred Tertiary qualification in Property/Real Estate or equivalent. Current Real Estate Licence or Certificate of Registration
Ability to deal with a variety of complex issues concurrently, within tight operational deadlines.
Goal oriented and focused on meeting performance targets.
Excellent client service and communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Drive for process and technology continuous improvement
What to expect from us:
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.
This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions, and race.
We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.