Sr. Transaction Manager

JLL - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Real Estate

About the position

The Sr. Transaction Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle will lead and manage complex lease and capital transactions, ensuring alignment with client business and occupancy needs. This role involves fostering client relationships, overseeing transaction processes, and managing a team of analysts. The position requires strategic thinking, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to deliver measurable value through effective negotiation and transaction management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex lease and capital transactions.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee regular reporting, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Document significant client issues and strategic planning.
• Supervise or manage the workload of Analysts and possibly other Transaction Managers.
• Direct special projects and assignments as needed.
• Negotiate favorable economic and flexible lease terms for clients.
• Assist clients in completing a large number of transactions annually.
• Monitor progress of assigned transactions and those of direct reports.
• Develop occupancy cost savings strategies and evaluate alternative occupancy solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred.
• 7-12 years of relevant work experience, with 4-8 years as a Transaction Manager.
• Proven transaction management experience with skills in contract review and lease negotiations.
• Experience working with corporate clients to achieve real estate objectives.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent negotiating, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding client service skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team.