Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you\xe2\x80\x99re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

How we support the Whole You:

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to increase their personal and financial security.

JLL Work Dynamics - Retail Acquisitions Lead - Associate Director/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 Barclays\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x93 UK

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all of the requirements. We\xe2\x80\x99re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL \xe2\x80\x93 We\xe2\x80\x99re JLL\xe2\x80\x94a 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Location:

Hybrid \xe2\x80\x93London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t meet all the requirements. We\xe2\x80\x99re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL \xe2\x80\x93

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .

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