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JLL Work Dynamics – Retail Acquisitions – Associate Director

Role & Responsibilities

Transactions Delivery:

Responsible for delivery of acquisitions across the UK retail portfolio
Manage end to end delivery of all retail acquisitions in the UK
Working with JLL agents across the region and best in class partners ensuring consistency in service delivery to the client
Work closely with PMO to ensure acquisition programme timelines are met
Ensure relevant market intelligence is fed into the acquisitions process
Presenting transactions for client approval
Regular and ad hoc reporting both internally and to client stakeholders
Ensure all governance is in place at each stage of the transaction
Preparing timely business case approval documents (Stage Papers) including financial analysis
Manage brokers, solicitors and other stakeholders to ensure a consistently high standard of service
Managing requests for and delivery of all DD required for acquisitions
Updating Transaction information in workflow management tool (Client Hub)
Managing legal process through to completion
Key Skills Required

Results driven
Customer focussed
Effective management of stakeholders
Strong influencing skills
Negotiation skills
Agency experience and/or experience managing acquisitions for a retail occupier
Reporting/Processes

Update weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports
Fees approvals and billing – oversee the billing for acquisitions
Regular dialogue with other workstream leads to ensure a collective approach to service delivery
Oversight and accountability for performance and completion of delivery targets (52 week programme)
Portfolio Review / Critical Dates

Strategy – provide input and expertise to strategy forums and workshops as required
Identifying portfolio optimisation opportunities and management of critical dates
Work closely with Barclays’ stakeholders and Global Strategy Team to ensure implementation of agreed real estate acquisition strategies
NB: responsibilities include managing real estate services by non-JLL suppliers where appointed.

Location:            Hybrid – UK

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!

About JLL – We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.