Director, Transactions Management

JLL•Deerfield Beach, FL

1d•$168,000 - $204,000•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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 Transaction Management team helps clients strategize, evaluate and execute real estate transactions to meet their business and occupancy needs. This role involves managing and executing complex admin and retail lease transactions, while fostering client relationships and driving business growth. The Senior Transaction Manager will function either independently or as part of a team. The ideal candidate will manage and collaborate with professionals across various disciplines and business units, demonstrating experience in successfully managing complex projects to completion, thinking strategically, acting proactively, fostering growth of junior talent and building strong client trust and confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's, MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
10-15 years of relevant work experience with at least 5-8 years as a Transaction Manager in commercial real estate
Proven transaction management experience with demonstrated skills in contract review and lease/purchase and sale negotiations
Experience working with corporate clients to achieve real estate objectives
Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent negotiating, analytical, collaboration, organization/planning, and process management abilities
Strong ability to interpret and communicate business intelligence/data analytics
Outstanding client service skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assume all transaction responsibilities for the client with full-time support.
Provide advice on client transactions and attend regular client meetings calls.
Manage transaction reporting to the client and work to improve internal processes.
Manage building tours with the client and local brokers.
Independently manage and execute complex, large, and mid-size transactions with high level of proficiency and knowledge for both admin and retail portfolios
Deliver measurable value by negotiating favorable economic and flexible lease terms for clients
Collaborate with other service lines on customized reporting and analytics specific to account team requirements
Assist clients in completing numerous transactions annually while adhering to JLL's and the client's processes and standards for expertise and professionalism
Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions and those of direct reports
Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, retain real estate broker partners nationally, oversee site selection and evaluation
Create requests for proposals (RFPs), negotiate letters of intent, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and prepare approval packages for client's senior management
Develop occupancy cost savings strategies, evaluate alternative occupancy solutions and financial structures, and refine existing transaction processes
Monitor and verify commission invoices for accuracy and payment status; maintain and ensure timely updates to the Dealio transaction tracking system
Foster growth and development of junior talent