Director, Transactions & Diligence

00205 AMLI Management Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Rental discount at AMLI apartments

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AMLI Residential is seeking a Director, Transactions & Diligence to lead acquisitions and financings from LOI through closing. Hybrid work environment with cross-functional collaboration across Legal, Investments, Finance, and onsite teams.

You will oversee due diligence, risk assessment, post-closing activities, and process improvements, including exploring AI and automation to streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years in real estate transactions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of acquisitions, due diligence, title and survey, financing, and closings.
• Multifamily real estate experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of debt and equity financing structures and closing requirements.
• Excellent project and transaction management with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of real estate acquisitions and financings from LOI through closing.
• Coordinate among AMLI teams, leadership, lenders, attorneys, and partners.
• Manage transaction timelines, deliverables, dates, and open issues.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership.
• Ensure governance and documentation procedures are followed.
• Assemble and coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence teams and calls.
• Coordinate lender due diligence and flow of docs for closings.
• Oversee title/survey procurement and closing coordination.
• Track closing conditions and address issues to avoid delays.
• Oversee post-closing obligations and related risk management.
• Develop scalable transaction processes and leverage AI/automation.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

OneNote

SharePoint

Entrata

Elise AI

Origami

NAVEX

Job description

Director, Transactions & Diligence AMLI Residential | Hybrid

Lead the Transactions Behind One of the Nation’s Leading Multifamily Real Estate Companies AMLI Residential is growing—and we're creating a new role to help drive that growth. We are seeking an experienced person to join our Legal & Risk Management team and play a central role in AMLI’s real estate acquisitions and financing activities. This is a newly created, high-visibility position with the opportunity to influence significant real estate transactions while helping shape the processes and infrastructure that will support AMLI’s continued growth. You’ll be involved from LOI through closing and beyond, working across acquisitions, debt and equity financing, due diligence, title and survey, lenders, outside counsel, escrow, insurance, and AMLI’s onsite and corporate teams. This role is about much more than managing documents and deadlines. You’ll be a key connector between Legal, Investments, Finance, Operations, senior leadership, lenders, attorneys, and property teams, helping identify issues, solve problems, keep transactions moving, and get deals across the finish line.

What You’ll Do

Lead Real Estate Acquisitions & Financings

Lead the execution of real estate acquisitions and financings from LOI through closing, with the opportunity to support other transactions as needed.

Serve as a central point of coordination among AMLI teams, senior leadership, outside counsel, lenders, sellers, and other transaction partners.

Manage transaction timelines, deliverables, critical dates, and open issues.

Communicate transaction status, risks, and key decisions to appropriate team members and senior leadership.

Ensure transactions follow appropriate governance, approval, and documentation procedures.

Manage Due Diligence

Assemble and coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence teams and keep participants aligned on deadlines and deliverables.

Lead weekly transaction status calls and coordinate site visits and onsite reviews.

Prepare team members for site visits, coordinate with onsite property personnel, and debrief senior leadership on findings and action items.

Review third-party reports and seller-provided materials, identify substantive issues, and facilitate discussions regarding risks and potential solutions.

Partner with Legal and other internal stakeholders to ensure issues are appropriately evaluated and resolved.

Coordinate Financing & Closing

Coordinate lender due diligence requirements and manage the flow of documentation for debt and equity financing closings.

Oversee procurement of title and survey and work with the transaction team and attorneys to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.

Coordinate closing requirements among AMLI, lenders, attorneys, sellers, title companies, and other parties.

Direct escrow mechanics, including documentation, funding, timing, and communications.

Track closing conditions and proactively address issues that could impact timing or execution.

Help ensure transactions close smoothly, accurately, and on schedule.

Manage Post-Closing & Risk

Oversee post-closing requirements and coordinate with lenders and counsel regarding loan closing conditions and post-closing covenants.

Research and resolve real estate and transaction issues related to purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Coordinate risk management and insurance matters related to debt and equity transactions.

Help ensure transaction obligations and requirements continue to be managed after closing.

Build Better Processes

Develop and improve transaction policies, procedures, checklists, and best practices that allow AMLI to manage an increasing volume of transactions efficiently.

Lead transaction debriefs and document lessons learned.

Identify opportunities to improve transaction workflows, communication, reporting, and accountability.

Explore opportunities to use AI, automation, and technology to streamline transaction management and reduce manual work.

Help establish scalable processes that can evolve as AMLI's transaction volume and team grow.

Serve as a resource to onsite and corporate teams regarding transaction processes, timing, and responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years of related experience preferred; equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Strong working knowledge of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, due diligence, title and survey, financing, and closing processes.

Multifamily real estate experience strongly preferred.

Understanding of debt and equity financing structures and related closing requirements.

Strong project and transaction management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives, attorneys, lenders, vendors, and onsite teams.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while maintaining focus on the larger business objective.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, OneNote, SharePoint, and SaaS platforms is preferred.

Familiarity with platforms such as Entrata, Elise AI, Origami, and NAVEX is a plus.

Experience using AI or automation tools to improve productivity, analyze information, organize workflows, or streamline processes is also a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

$120,000 – $150,000 base salary, based on experience, plus year-end bonus

Hybrid Work Environment

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability


• Parental Leave


• Generous rental discount at any AMLI apartment


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Up to 20 days of PTO, plus 9 paid holidays


• PTO increases with tenure


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About AMLI Residential

AMLI Residential is a nationally recognized leader in the development, ownership, and management of luxury apartment communities. Founded in 1980, AMLI has grown into a prominent multifamily real estate company with approximately $12 billion in assets. AMLI is owned by PRIME Property Fund, a core, open-ended institutional real estate fund managed by Morgan Stanley. AMLI operates in major markets across the country and is recognized as a leader in sustainable, LEED- and ENERGY STAR-certified apartment communities. Our success is driven by our people. We foster a culture that values collaboration, innovation, integrity, and excellence, while giving talented professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

AMLI is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Company may utilize artificial intelligence, as permitted by law, in its recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge, or other employment-related activities.

Any artificial intelligence used will not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law, nor will the artificial intelligence use zip code data as a proxy for protected class information.

Our culture is what sets us apart. We take pride in providing a fun and rewarding place to work, where diversity and individuality are embraced.

AMLI supports a healthy work-life balance.

AMLI’s benefits are one of the many reasons you’ll love being a FAMLI member!

We offer competitive pay and benefits that provide peace of mind today and for your future.

AMLI embraces a learning culture.

We provide a variety of resources that inspire our team members to be curious and independent learners.

We encourage people to share their knowledge so we’re always teaching and always learning.

AMLI is dedicated to providing opportunities for employees and residents to be good citizens and give back to the community in charitable and sustainable ways.