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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 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 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.
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Manage negotiations with major landlords, institutional owners, and shopping centre operators to achieve favourable commercial, net effective rent, and risk outcomes.
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Drive rental outcomes within market parameters while balancing commercial, operational, and customer considerations.
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Proactively manage critical dates, lease options, and obligations in accordance with lease terms.
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Contribute to the development and execution of portfolio-wide leasing strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
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Provide accurate and timely commercial instructions to Lease Administration and paralegal teams, ensuring data integrity throughout the lease execution process.
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Serve as the commercial escalation point for complex transactions during lease documentation.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail landlords, developers, and industry contacts to identify market opportunities and risks.
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Provide mentoring and informal guidance to junior leasing team members, fostering capability development and best-practice outcomes.
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Collaborate with internal JLL stakeholders to deliver integrated, client-focused results.
Key Skills & Requirements
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Current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration
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Tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce or Law preferred
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Minimum 3 to 4 years in Retail or Commercial Leasing, ideally with exposure to major landlords, shopping centres or institutional portfolios
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Highly developed commercial negotiation skills, including experience with complex and high-value retail transactions
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Advanced ability to interpret, negotiate and structure retail and commercial leases
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Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions concurrently within tight deadlines
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High level of financial acumen, including understanding of rental structures, incentives, net effective rent and portfolio impacts
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at a senior landlord and client level
What you can expect from us:
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Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
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Private Health Insurance Discounts
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Employee assistant program
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Novated Lease for EV cars
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Paid time off for volunteer work
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Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
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Premium offices
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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
Location:
On-site –Brisbane, QLD
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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