Assistant Transaction Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   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. Shaping the future of real estate for a better world   At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.  We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.  JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.  What this opportunity involves: As a Assistant Transaction Manager at JLL, you'll play a vital role in delivering operational excellence across our client's retail property portfolio. This position sits at the intersection of strategic property management and hands-on transactional execution, where you'll support the delivery of leasing and transaction management activities that directly impact our client's success. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to manage the full lifecycle of retail lease transactions—from market rent reviews and lease renewals to new site selections and divestments. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and this role exemplifies that commitment through its focus on operational efficiency, technology adoption, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be empowered to champion transaction technology implementation, develop streamlined business processes, and ensure critical lease dates and obligations are managed with precision. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate with diverse stakeholders to deliver measurable value and support strategic decision-making across the retail portfolio. An overview of the role: Support the delivery of leasing and transaction management activities across a retail property portfolio, ensuring all activities align with client objectives and operational standards Assist in preparing Options Papers, Site Searches, and Market Sweeps that provide clients with data-driven insights to support strategic property decisions Prepare Lease Approval Forms upon transaction completion, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted within required timeframes Manage market rent reviews with external landlords or their representatives, negotiating terms that deliver value and align with lease agreements Coordinate the exercise of lease options, renewals, and renegotiations to secure optimal tenure and commercial terms for clients Support new site selection and due diligence activities, working alongside internal teams to evaluate opportunities and provide market-specific intelligence Manage divestment activities for leased sites, including coordination of landlord notices, lease terminations, and make-good negotiations Oversee critical lease dates and key events, maintaining a forward-looking calendar to proactively manage obligations and mitigate risk Serve as a Transaction Technology Champion, driving the adoption of digital tools, developing business processes and playbooks, and supporting training initiatives to enhance team capabilities Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for: Minimum 2 years of experience in transactions, leasing, or associated