JLL

Real Estate

Senior/TransactionManager-Retail(Fixed-term)

A$145–195k ~AI est. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior / Transaction Manager - Retail (Fixed-term) at JLL. Skills: Retail leasing, Transaction management, Negotiation. Lead negotiations for retail lease transactions. Manage negotiations with major landlords”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve favourable commercial outcomes; Achieve favourable net effective rent outcomes; Achieve favourable risk outcomes

Industry & Context.

Real Estate
Eligibility Requirements

Fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027, Attend Brisbane CBD office at least 3 days a week

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Current Real Estate License or Certificate of Registration, Minimum 3 to 4 years in Retail or Commercial Leasing, Experience with complex and high-value retail transactions, Ability to manage multiple complex transactions concurrently

Nice to Have

Tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce or Law

What You'll Do.

Lead negotiations for retail lease transactions

Manage negotiations with major landlords

Drive rental outcomes within market parameters

Proactively manage critical dates

Contribute to portfolio-wide leasing strategies

Provide commercial instructions to Lease Administration

Serve as commercial escalation point

Build and maintain relationships with retail landlords

Provide mentoring and informal guidance

Collaborate with internal JLL stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal JLL stakeholders

Full Job Description

**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. **What this opportunity involves:** We are seeking an experienced **Senior / Transaction Manager** to join us! This is a high-impact role for a seasoned leasing professional who thrives on complex commercial negotiations and strategic portfolio management. Reporting to the National Retail Leasing Director, you will lead the negotiation and execution of complex, high-value retail lease transactions across a designated portfolio. Your focus will be on renewals, relocations, restructures, refurbishments, and make-good obligations—driving optimal commercial outcomes aligned to Client strategy. This role requires strong commercial acumen, senior-level stakeholder management, and the ability to operate autonomously while contributing strategically to portfolio-wide leasing initiatives. While hybrid work arrangements are available, the successful candidate must have the capability to attend our Brisbane CBD office on-site at least 3 days a week. **_Please note that this is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027._** **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead negotiations for retail lease transactions including renewals, relocations, restructures, refurbishments, and make-good obligations, with a focus on complex and high-value deals. * Manage negotiations with major landlords, institutional owners, and shopping centre operators to achieve favourable commercial, net effective rent, and risk outcomes. * Drive rental outco

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