Associate Director, Transactions Management

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Open Position Title: Transaction Management – Associate Director

About JLL –

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.

About the role:

To manage the commercial real estate portfolio of key client accounts across APAC / Globally. To manage, lead and coordinate all commercial real estate transactions on behalf of the client’s regional CRE team. Job based within Shanghai, China. To ensure that the client’s commercial real estate portfolio is not exposed to the real estate risk of non-compliance with its obligations. To train, build and nurture high-performing delivery teams in and outside of the JLL platform on behalf of the client.

What this job involves:

• Lead strategy development in collaboration with internal CRE teams and JLL to create comprehensive real estate strategies. Prepare and refresh financial assessments throughout the transaction process.
• Strategic planning, identifying opportunities to reduce the overall rental expenses for Client and increase occupancy efficiencies while supporting the long-term business plans.
• Work with various parties (including legal counsels, real estate agents and consultants) for the preparation and execution of LOI, Lease agreement, or sale and purchase agreement and all other legal documents as required in real estate transactions.
• Initiate and manage lease audits in country and at times assists lease review for the region
• Analyse and identify appropriate real estate sites in alignment with client business objectives and provide advice to the CRE Country Head on property strategy as required. Inspects and evaluates prospective sites/buildings as part of due diligence exercises.
• Manage day-to-day transaction processes, including broker engagement and project initiation. Lead integrated project meetings and transaction meetings with relevant stakeholders. Prepare and maintain key documents such as negotiation trackers, lease summaries, and project summaries.
• Develop and coordinate Real Estate approval documents for transaction approvals. Collaborate with various teams to gather inputs for strategy decks, and other necessary documentation.
• Coordinate with legal teams, outside counsel, and landlord counsel for document reviews and negotiations. Participate in legal calls and review documentation.
• Manage the transaction close-out process, including fee confirmations, legal approvals, and signature requests.
• Coordinate with Lease Administration teams for document management and abstraction.
• Lead in the required reporting and analytics process by preparing and maintaining various reports, including weekly WIP calls, monthly calls with the global client team, quarterly portfolio reports, and critical dates reports.
• Contribute to QBR (Quarterly Business Review) presentations both globally and regionally.
• Track and report on green leases and landlord SLAs.
• Oversee the portfolio management cycle by managing a diverse portfolio of transactions, including office spaces, data centres, and alternative workspaces.
• Coordinate with Global team to ensure consistency in delivery across the regions.
• Manage transactions across multiple regions, including Asia Pacific, Greater China, and India.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and coordinate with internal teams, brokers, and other functions to ensure smooth execution of transactions.

Sound like you? To apply you will have:

• Practical knowledge and understanding of real estate principles and practices.
• Basic accounting & book-keeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of Country Real Estate Law, local regulations and building controls authorities policies/procedures
• Broad knowledge of other related disciplines e.g. space planning, facilities management, building regulations and best practice.
• Working knowledge and understanding of financials
• Sound knowledge of Client businesses and agencies
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in Real Estate management/transactional experience across APAC, preferably within a Multi-national organization
• Strong negotiating, strategic planning and communication skills
• Strong relationship management and Networking skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Strong analytical skills. Experience in financial management and budget control
• Experience in using Microsoft Office software in a business problem solving context
• Post-graduate in Chartered Surveyor / Architecture/ Engineering/ Real Estate / related field or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Membership of relevant professional organisation (MCR, MRICS…etc)
• Or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Client obsessed personality
• Team player mentality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organisation
• Time management and prioritisation
• Adaptability / Resourceful
• Languages capabilities: Mandarin – NativeEnglish – Business proficient

What you can expect from us

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

Location:

On-site –Beijing, CHN

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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