Senior Transaction Manager

JLL•Chicago, IL

1d•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. What this job involves – Our Transaction Management team helps clients strategize, evaluate and execute real estate transactions to meet their business and occupancy needs. Our Sr. Transaction Manager will manage and execute complex lease transactions while fostering client relationships and business growth. This position will be responsible for overseeing regular reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, memorandum documenting significant client issues and strategic planning. This position works as the lead Transaction Manager on an account(s); will collaborate and share workload with Analysts and possibly other Transaction Managers. This position will also work on and will be asked to direct special projects/assignments as needed. Our Sr. Transaction Manager will manage and work with professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units and should have the ability to recognize opportunities to bring additional services to existing client(s)/partner with the Account Lead(s) to assemble broader teams to support the client as required. Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects to successful outcomes is paramount. Ability to think strategically and act proactively. Creates strong client trust and confidence. Helps team foster growth of junior talent.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required.
7-10 years of relevant work experience with at least 4-8 years as a Transaction Manager, CRE experience.
Seasoned transaction management experience with proven 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, communication, collaboration, organization/planning and process skills.
Strong ability to interpret and communicate business intelligence/data analytics.
Outstanding client service skills.
Coach and develop junior teammates to reach full potential, lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

Manage Client Relationships
Assume key transaction responsibilities for strategic clients, primarily industrial occupiers
Provide advice on client transactions
Lead regular client meetings and conference calls including weekly transaction update meetings
Improve client transaction management processes
Work directly with clients and team members to resolve financial model, transaction and landlord issues
Manage building tours with the client
Manage transaction reporting to the clients
Transactions Leadership & Execution
Independently manages and executes acquisition and disposition transactions of all sizes with high level of proficiency and knowledge
Delivers measurable value by negotiating favorable economic and flexible lease terms for the client and documenting same
Build customized reports, dashboards and analytics specific to account team usage
Assist Client in completing a large number of transactions annually and independently execute lease of all types and sizes while adhering to Jones Lang LaSalle’s and the Client’s processes and standards for expertise and professionalism
Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions as well as those of teammates/other transactions support resources (if applicable)
Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, retain real estate broker partners nationally, oversee site selection and site evaluation, create requests for proposals (RFP’s), negotiate letters of intent, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and prepare approval packages for client’s senior management
Develop occupancy cost savings strategies, develop and evaluate alternative occupancy solutions and financial structures and refine existing transaction processes and procedures
Review commission invoices for accuracy and progress on payment; review Dealio for accuracy and assure it is updated regularly