JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.
What this opportunity involves:
JLL is seeking a highly motivated Transaction Manager to join one of our well-esteemed client’s account teams. This is a critical role within our Transaction Management Team, responsible for delivering strategic property outcomes across our client’s national portfolio.
Working within this collaborative environment, you will be at the forefront of executing the client’s property strategy, leading lease negotiations, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. This proactive, results-driven role is based on-site in the CBD of Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney, with flexible hybrid work arrangements available.
An overview of the role:
In this role, you will lead end-to-end leasing transactions and manage key relationships across the portfolio. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Managing business-as-usual (BAU) renewals and renegotiations to secure tenure across the client’s national property portfolio.
Delivering optimum results in all leasing negotiations to meet annual financial and qualitative targets.
Completing 45-55 transactions per annum, focusing on portfolio cost reduction and managing the portfolio’s weighted average lease expiry (WALE).
Overseeing all in-flight transactions from tracking critical dates through to executed documentation.
Assessing market evidence, preparing business cases with appropriate commentary, and advising the client on lease structures, land valuations, and fair market rent calculations.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, landowners, legal service providers, and key internal stakeholders.
Championing the use of TM Essentials and other technology platforms to capture transaction data, drive efficiencies, and enhance reporting.
Proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes and deliver on contractual KPIs throughout the term of the contract.
Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:
To be successful in this role, you will possess a combination of the following skills and experience:
Proven experience in a client-facing tenant representation, leasing, or transaction management role with exposure to commercial contracts.
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in delivering commercial outcomes and cost-reduction initiatives.
Excellent analytical capabilities, including market analysis, lease valuation, and financial assessment.
Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across landlords, legal providers, and corporate clients.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in leveraging technology platforms to drive transaction efficiency and reporting outcomes.
A current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration.
A tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Property, Business, or Law is highly desired.
Benefits:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Active Social Club
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
What you can expect from us:
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ533449
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
