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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.
What this opportunity involves:
We are seeking an experienced Senior / Transaction Manager to join us! This is a high-impact role for a seasoned leasing professional who thrives on complex commercial negotiations and strategic portfolio management.
Reporting to the National Retail Leasing Director, you will lead the negotiation and execution of complex, high-value retail lease transactions across a designated portfolio. Your focus will be on renewals, relocations, restructures, refurbishments, and make-good obligations—driving optimal commercial outcomes aligned to Client strategy.
This role requires strong commercial acumen, senior-level stakeholder management, and the ability to operate autonomously while contributing strategically to portfolio-wide leasing initiatives.
While hybrid work arrangements are available, the successful candidate must have the capability to attend our Brisbane CBD office on-site at least 3 days a week.
Please note that this is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead negotiations for retail lease transactions including renewals, relocations, restructures, refurbishments, and make-good obligations, with a focus on complex and high-value deals.
Manage negotiations with major landlords, institutional owners, and shopping centre operators to achieve favourable commercial, net effective rent, and risk outcomes.
Drive rental outcomes within market parameters while balancing commercial, operational, and customer considerations.
Proactively manage critical dates, lease options, and obligations in accordance with lease terms.
Contribute to the development and execution of portfolio-wide leasing strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
Provide accurate and timely commercial instructions to Lease Administration and paralegal teams, ensuring data integrity throughout the lease execution process.
Serve as the commercial escalation point for complex transactions during lease documentation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail landlords, developers, and industry contacts to identify market opportunities and risks.
Provide mentoring and informal guidance to junior leasing team members, fostering capability development and best-practice outcomes.
Collaborate with internal JLL stakeholders to deliver integrated, client-focused results.
Key Skills & Requirements
Current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration
Tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce or Law preferred
Minimum 3 to 4 years in Retail or Commercial Leasing, ideally with exposure to major landlords, shopping centres or institutional portfolios
Highly developed commercial negotiation skills, including experience with complex and high-value retail transactions
Advanced ability to interpret, negotiate and structure retail and commercial leases
Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions concurrently within tight deadlines
High level of financial acumen, including understanding of rental structures, incentives, net effective rent and portfolio impacts
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at a senior landlord and client level
What you can expect from us:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
Private Health Insurance Discounts
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
Hybrid / flexible work arrangements
About us:
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 see 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. Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ502433
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.
