JLL US | Transaction Manager

Key responsibilities

• 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 detail-oriented and proactive Transaction Manager to join our Brokerage team managing a strategic global real estate account.
• This role is fundamental to managing a fast-growing, complex real estate portfolio spanning office, R&D, and life science properties across multiple markets and time zones.
• You will serve as a key operational and strategic partner, coordinating between client stakeholders, JLL teams (Brokerage, Lease Administration, Construction, and Project Delivery Services), and external partners (legal counsel, insurance analysts, and landlords).
• Coordinate between clients and third-parties (attorneys, insurance analysts, landlords, etc.) to ensure lease-related processes are completed timely and accurately.
• Manage critical transaction documents including Letters of Credit (LOC), insurance reviews, Purchase Orders (PO), billing, COI, NDAs, and brokerage agreements.
• Perform lease abstracting and review lease abstractions as part of comprehensive due diligence.
• Own and maintain the transaction management documentation including extensive file organization, verification, and client-ready presentation.
• Manage the lease administration platform and serve as technology champion for JLL software programs used in brokerage.
• Prepare and maintain portfolio-specific reporting including rebate tracking, commission reports, aging reports, employee headcount reports, pipeline reports, project timelines, and WIPs.
• Establish and enforce necessary transaction processes and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Update sophisticated Excel-based analytical tools including macro-enabled financial models in coordination with the Financial Analyst.
• Ensure transaction documentation is accurate, updated, and client-ready prior to each meeting.
• Prepare and present business reviews to client and stakeholders.
• Manage deal pipeline including completion and signing of Project Assignment Forms (PAFs).
• Update and maintain Dealio and LOS systems accurately and timely.
• Prepare client deliverables and presentations with high quality and polished presentation (SABR, market-specific strategy documents, annual roadmaps, playbooks).
• Assist lead brokers with transaction tracking, management and reporting.
• Manage complex scheduling across time zones and business units.
• Partner with JLL peer groups across the country to ensure utilization of company-wide best practices.
• Perform any additional duties and tasks assigned.
• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic, and real estate market data for input into analysis and client deliverables
• Attend and actively participate in regular internal and external meetings
• Take detailed meeting notes and track action items through to completion

Requirements

• Deep understanding of real estate transaction cycles and deal closing procedures.
• Understanding of and commitment to client services with superior negotiation, leasing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners and clients.
• Project management capabilities including multi-tasking, prioritization, deadline management, and ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Ability to perform in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
• Strong Google Suite and Microsoft Suite skills.
• Proactive self-starter with ability to take on new challenges and work within diverse, collaborative teams.
• Ability to navigate complex personalities and stakeholder dynamics.
• Strong AI fluency and adoption skills.
• Experience with lease administration platforms and real estate software systems.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and Excel macro-enabled tools.
• Experience managing tech company real estate portfolios or fast-growing accounts.
• Familiarity with multi-market leasing

JLL US

JLL US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago, Westmont, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance