Deal Coordinator

JLL • Chicago, IL

7d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Deal Coordinator to join its Markets Operations team and provide transaction support to a dynamic brokerage team. The role calls for a detail-focused, deadline-driven team player who can manage up and contribute across operational and financial functions to support business growth and revenue. It offers exposure to commercial real estate and JLL, with collaboration across local marketing, research, finance, HR, and executive leadership.

The Deal Coordinator serves as a liaison between brokerage, operations, and corporate finance; supports transactions and revenue recognition; maintains accurate deal data and reporting; and manages property marketing reimbursables and accounts receivable. The position is on-site in Chicago, Illinois. Expected compensation is $60,000–$70,000 per year, with final compensation determined by factors including qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Resourceful, proactive, solution-oriented, and detail-oriented.
• Able to adapt to strong personalities while maintaining a customer-focused work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with strong-to-above-average Excel skills, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Able to learn new software and internal JLL platforms.
• General knowledge of financial terms and principles, and ability to calculate complex figures accurately.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with different audiences and clearly present complicated information.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple deadlines, including last-minute assignments.
• Accountable and able to exercise discretion and professionalism with confidential and private information.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a professional company environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between brokerage, operations, and corporate finance.
• Provide customer service to the brokerage team, finance team, and external clients.
• Manage the brokerage pipeline with 100% accuracy.
• Review and submit commercial real estate deals for revenue recognition by collecting and validating required documents and maintaining lease databases and files.
• Calculate and generate invoices upon request within 48 hours.
• Process and validate transactions in the JLL database.
• Maintain the leasing deal database and ensure new and historical data is accurate.
• Provide reporting to brokerage, leadership, and local business support teams to support business development, revenue projections, and collections.
• Manage property marketing reimbursables by validating contracts, overseeing project tracking and billing, and managing accounts receivable.
• Review and provide updates on financial reporting in partnership with operations, brokerage, and finance leadership.
• Manage accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package focused on mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level