Senior Transaction Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Senior Transaction Manager for the Americas Brokerage Group. The role focuses on independently managing complex real estate transactions, site selection, and negotiations, while coordinating with national brokers and client stakeholders.

You will monitor deal progress, develop cost-saving strategies, and ensure KPI targets are met. This on-site position offers a competitive USD salary range and comprehensive benefits, located in multiple US markets.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in Transaction Management or Corporate Real Estate.
• Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese.
• Proven ability to review contracts and negotiate leases.
• Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute complex, large, and mid-size transactions.
• Oversee site selection, RFPs, LOIs, leases, and purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with brokers and monitor progress; develop occupancy cost savings strategies.
• Manage client relationships, reporting, and quarterly/ongoing communications.

Skills

Experience in Transaction Management

Spanish fluent

Portuguese proficient

Contract review & lease negotiations

Strong communication & stakeholder mgm

Job description

Senior Transaction Manager – Americas Brokerage Group

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. 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.

Core Responsibilities

Transaction Management

Independently manage and execute complex, large, and mid-size transactions with a high level of proficiency and knowledge. Collect client requirements; obtain market data; review market reports; and retain real estate broker partners nationally. Oversee site selection and site evaluation. Create requests for proposals (RFPs). Negotiate letters of intent (LOIs), leases, and purchase and sale agreements. Prepare transaction approval packages for the client’s executive management. Negotiate favorable economic and flexible lease terms. Coordinate with field brokers; review and finalize broker engagements; and review commission invoices to ensure accuracy. Actively monitor progress of assigned transactions. Develop occupancy cost savings strategies and evaluate alternative occupancy solutions.

Client/Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the client’s organization. Attend regular client meetings and conference calls. Manage transaction and pipeline reporting to the client, including ongoing communication and manual pipeline upkeep. Execute and proactively suggest opportunities to improve client transaction management processes.

Financial Management and Measurement

Demonstrates financial acumen including understanding of P&L impacts on real state decision making. Support the client with development of financial analyses in accordance with the client’s process. Be responsible for achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), service levels, and other measures.

Required Qualifications and Skills for Success

• 10–12 years of experience in Transaction Management or Corporate Real Estate.
• Experience managing complex transactions and working with high transaction volume.
• Experience supporting large, global occupiers.
• Experience managing confidential initiatives, including knowing when to accelerate with urgency, and how to de-escalate and mitigate risks.
• Proven skills in contract review and lease negotiations.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to understand and adhere to process.
• Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position: 175,000.00 – 215,000.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On-site – Miami, FL, New York, NY

Personalized Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

AI and Candidate Matching

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