Senior Transaction Manager

JLL•Madison, CO

6d•Onsite

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. We are seeking a Senior Transaction Manager to join the Americas Brokerage Group of JLL. The position will support a significant, NY based, global occupier and provide transaction management and related portfolio services. The Senior Transaction Manager will be responsible for ensuring a high level of client satisfaction, by managing a large volume of transactions, delivering upon key client initiatives as well as ensuring consistency in processes, systems and reporting. The individual will manage and execute complex leases and/or capital transactions, including reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, executive approvals, and strategic planning.

Requirements

10–12 years of experience in Transaction Management or Corporate Real Estate.
Experience managing complex transactions and working with high transaction volume.
Experience supporting large, global occupiers.
Experience managing confidential initiatives, including knowing when to escalate with urgency, and how to de-escalate and mitigate risks.
Proven skills in contract review and lease negotiations.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Detail-oriented and able to understand and adhere to process.
Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Independently manage and execute complex, large, and mid-size transactions with a high level of proficiency and knowledge.
Collect client requirements; obtain market data; review market reports; and retain real estate broker partners nationally.
Oversee site selection and site evaluation.
Create requests for proposals (RFPs).
Negotiate letters of intent (LOIs), leases, and purchase and sale agreements.
Prepare transaction approval packages for the client’s executive management.
Negotiate favorable economic and flexible lease terms.
Coordinate with field brokers; review and finalize broker engagements; and review commission invoices to ensure accuracy.
Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions.
Develop occupancy cost savings strategies and evaluate alternative occupancy solutions.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the client’s organization.
Attend regular client meetings and conference calls.
Manage transaction and pipeline reporting to the client, including ongoing communication and manual pipeline upkeep.
Execute and proactively suggest opportunities to improve client transaction management processes.
Demonstrates financial acumen including understanding of P&L impacts on real state decision making.
Support the client with development of financial analyses in accordance with the client’s process.
Be responsible for achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), service levels, and other measures.