Senior Transaction Manager

Our Transaction Management team helps clients strategize, evaluate and execute real estate transactions to meet their business needs. Our Sr. Transaction Manager will manage and execute complex land transactions that enable low carbon capital projects across the US for a key client headquartered in Spring, Texas.

The Senior TM will be embedded onsite with the existing JLL team and the client's real estate group, reporting to the JLL Global Commercial Manager while also supporting the client's Commercial Portfolio Manager's ever-growing portfolio. This role requires managing professionals across a wide variety of disciplines and business units with demonstrated experience in driving complex projects to successful outcomes. The ideal candidate acts proactively, thinks strategically in fast-paced environments, and creates strong client trust and confidence.

Manage Client Relationships

• Assume key transaction responsibilities for strategic clients and provide expert advice on complex transactions
• Attend regular client meetings and conference calls, serving as a trusted advisor
• Continuously improve client transaction management processes and standards
• Manage comprehensive transaction reporting and performance metrics
  
  

Transaction Execution & Support

• Support, manage and execute complex land transactions with high level of proficiency and subject matter expertise
• Independently execute lease and capital transactions of all types and sizes while adhering to JLL's and the client's processes and standards for excellence and professionalism
• Collect client requirements, obtain market data, review market reports, and retain real estate broker partners nationally
• Lead site selection and evaluation processes, create requests for proposals (RFPs), and negotiate letters of intent, ground leases, option agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
• Review and analyze surveys, title reports, zoning documents, and environmental assessments to identify potential issues and inform negotiation strategies
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews including title exceptions, easements, encumbrances, and property boundaries to assess risk and transaction viability
• Collaborate with legal teams to facilitate transaction closings, coordinate documentation, resolve title curative matters, and ensure all closing conditions are satisfied
• Produce comparative financial analysis to enable strategic decision-making and prepare approval packages for client's senior management
• Actively monitor and report progress of assigned transactions to the Commercial Portfolio Manager and broader management team
• Coordinate with client's GIS team to develop customized maps and dashboards
• Review commission invoices for accuracy, track payment progress, and maintain Dealio database with current transaction information
  
  

Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications:

Required

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters, MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of transaction management experience; Fortune 500 corporate client experience is highly preferred
• CCIM, MCR, SIOR, or similar professional designation preferred
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated land transaction experience with proven ability to negotiate complex contracts including ground leases, option agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
• Proficient in reviewing surveys, title reports, zoning documents, and due diligence materials to identify issues and support informed decision-making
• Experience partnering with legal counsel to coordinate transaction closings and resolve title matters
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting impacts of real estate transactions
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate business intelligence and data analytics effectively
  
  

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to deliver compelling presentations to senior stakeholders
• Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities
• Superior organizational and planning skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced corporate environments
• Experience working with corporate clients to achieve real estate objectives under tight timelines
  
  

Client & Collaboration Skills

• Outstanding client service orientation with track record of building trust and confidence
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across JLL teams, client organizations, and cross-functional groups to drive successful outcomes
  
  

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!