Transaction Manager - Acquisitions & Divestments

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What this opportunity involves: JLL is seeking a highly motivated  Transaction Manager – Acquisitions & Divestments  to join one of our well-esteemed client’s account team. This is a critical role within our Transaction Management Team, responsible for delivering strategic property outcomes across our Client’s national portfolio.

You will be at the forefront of executing the Client’s property strategy, leading lease negotiations, acquisition and divestment activities, and driving cost reduction initiatives. This role requires a proactive, results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes.

This role will be based on-site in the CBD of Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane with hybrid/flexible work arrangements available.

Key Responsibilities include: Manage BAU renewals, renegotiations, acquisitions, and divestments to secure tenure across the client’s national property portfolio.

Deliver optimum results in all leasing negotiations, meeting annual financial and qualitative targets.

Complete 35-40 transactions per annum, focusing on securing tenure, portfolio cost reduction, and managing portfolio’s weighted average lease expiry.

Oversee all in-flight transactions from critical dates through to executed documentation.

Assess market evidence, prepare business cases with appropriate commentary, and advise the client on lease structures, land valuations, and fair market rent calculations.

Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, landowners, Legal Service Providers, client and key internal stakeholders

Champion the use of TM Essentials and other technology platforms to capture transaction data, drive efficiencies, and enhance reporting outcomes.

Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and deliver to contractual KPIs throughout the term of the Contract.

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for: Tertiary qualification in Real Estate, Property, Business, or Law

Current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration

Proven experience in client-facing acquisitions and divestments programs with a focus on tenant representation and/or leasing

Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in delivering commercial outcomes and cost reduction initiatives

Excellent analytical capabilities including market analysis, lease valuation, and financial assessment

Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across landlords, legal providers, and internal teams

Proficiency in leveraging technology platforms to drive transaction efficiency and reporting outcomes

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

​ What you can expect from us: As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ514066

Location:

Remote –Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSW 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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