Transaction Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Execute a diverse range of real estate transactions that create enterprise value for a prominent global technology client.

• Oversee a portfolio of locations and provide transaction management solutions.

• Manage transaction pipelines, monitor critical deadlines, identify optimization opportunities, and assist in strategic planning.

• Supervise broker vendor partners through RFPs, LOIs, leases, subleases, PSAs, and license agreements from inception to final execution.

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for the client, lead meetings, guide field brokers, and advise decision-makers.

• Negotiate complex, high-value lease transactions.

• Coordinate due diligence and corporate approvals across tax, risk, accounting, corporate security, EHS, and anti-corruption sectors.

• Draft business cases and corporate approval documentation in collaboration with the client's finance team.

• Partner with legal counsel to negotiate and execute transaction documentation.

• Track milestones and deadlines among brokers, attorneys, architects, contractors, and service providers.

• Prepare and analyze property and portfolio data, including budgeting.

• Generate monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and ad hoc reports.

• Resolve transaction issues and assess alternative solutions.

• Share best practices and collaborate with JLL delivery partners and service providers.

• Utilize research, analytics, and innovative ideas to support regional client leadership.

• Enhance processes, tools, and templates; identify inefficiencies and monitor implementation outcomes.

• Manage client/stakeholder service delivery and contractual commitments.

• Develop and sustain a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business and service needs.

• Contribute to KPIs, service levels, and other contractual metrics.

• Introduce JLL products and services to align with client business objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• A Master's, MBA, or advanced degree is preferred.

• 7-10 years of experience in commercial real estate transaction management.

• Proven expertise in contract review and lease/purchase and sale negotiations.

• Strong understanding of financial and accounting implications.

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs/Sheets/Slides, etc.).

• Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation abilities.

• Strong negotiating, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to excel in a matrixed environment, managing cross-functional teams through influence rather than authority.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities; proactively identifies risks and opportunities.

• Strategic mindset combined with effective tactical execution.

• Strong resource and project management abilities.

• Proficiency in interpreting and communicating business intelligence/data analytics.

• Outstanding client service skills.

• Capability to work independently, escalating complex or strategic issues to the Account Lead.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🏝️ 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.

• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical, and emotional health.

• Career development, recognition, well-being, benefits, and compensation through JLL’s Total Rewards program.