Associate / Director - Lease Advisory

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 job involves: The JLL Lease Advisory team is a market leading UK wide business of professionals providing advice to all sectors of commercial property including Office, Industrial and Retail along with specialist sectors such as Life Sciences, Healthcare and Leisure. A Director/Associate level position is required to join the Leeds Lease Advisory team, supporting the Head of the Regions, in the delivery of the business and development plans to achieve the Group’s exciting goals. You would be joining a market leading team of 37+ Surveyors based across JLL’s UK office network having the opportunity to be part of influencing the team’s future growth strategy in the Yorkshire and North-East Markets. The individual will also move to play an integral role in the senior team of the Leeds office focused on strengthening the firm’s local client base and targeting new opportunities working in conjunction with agency, investment and the other professional teams. The primary aspect of the role will involve providing advice to JLL’s investor and occupiers clients in connection to rent reviews, lease renewals, lease regearing and surrender assignments within the Yorkshire and North Easts markets. The individual will also be able to provide general lease and rental advice to clients and colleagues across the firm. What your day-to-day will look like: Work alongside other Directors to manage the client base to deliver the financial goals for the Yorkshire and North East teamUndertake lease advisory assignments commensurate with the roleTarget business development opportunities working with colleagues within the Group and other departments of the Leeds office and wider firmProvide accurate management information to the Head of the Region and Senior Leadership Team of the Lease Advisory GroupDelivering year on year income and growthManage fee negotiations, billings, all team projects and debt recoveryDesired or preferred experience and technical skills: Commercial acumen providing clients with the best solutions having the ability to identify opportunities beyond the immediate client briefAbility to manage timelines and work under pressure to tight deadlinesEngage, support and deal with multiple instructions Ability to manage clients and colleagues at all levels Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy Strong negotiation and quantitative skills, including analysis and interpretation of large data setsRequired Skills and Experience: Good working knowledge of the Yorkshire and North East markets and client base would be preferable but not essential Experience of rent review, lease regear and lease renewal negotiationsExperience of Expert Witness reporting writing is desirable but not essentialEnthusiastic, self-driven and collaborativeAgile, trustworthy, courageous, innovativeA full driving licence Location: On-site –Leeds, GBR, Manchester,GBR, New Castle, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. 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Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.SummaryLocation: Leeds, GBR; Manchester,GBR; New Castle, GBRType: Full time