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About the role:

To manage the leasing and marketing of a key client’s individual project in China. To manage, lead and coordinate all commercial real estate transactions on behalf of the client’s regional CRE team. Job based in Shanghai, China. Ensure that the client’s commercial real estate portfolio is not exposed to the real estate risk of non-compliance with its obligations. Train, build and nurture high-performing delivery teams in and outside of the JLL platform on behalf of the client.

What this job involves:

• Work as a consultant to client during the whole leasing cycle including the pre-leasing period, marketing and leasing period and the leasing management period to provide leasing strategy, pricing strategy, marketing strategy, suggestions on handover condition or project improvement, etc.
• Assist team negotiating on real estate matters including acquisition, disposition, leasing and litigation. To close out transactions in a proper manner (both acquisition and disposal) utilizing the service of outside vendors, as appropriate.
• Prepare the documents for Business Case including DD results, market overview, financial analysis, or any other documents required by client;
• Help complete lease registration if needed, filing, data management, etc;
• Work with various parties (including legal counsels, real estate agents and consultants) for the preparation and execution of LOI, Lease agreement and all other legal documents as required in real estate transactions.
• Initiate and manage lease audits in country and at times assists lease review for the region
• Analyse and identify appropriate real estate sites in alignment with client business objectives and provide advice to the CRE Country Head on property strategy as required. Inspects and evaluates prospective sites/buildings as part of due diligence exercises.
• Review/monitor reports/invoices submitted by the landlords/estate agents and ensure rent and expenditure are accurate, fair and reasonable, paid in a timely fashion and in accordance with the lease and all receivable rents are received and minimal arrears from external tenants.
• Obtain and advise on market rents and information, valuation reports from agents, working with lawyers on contracts and deeds etc and responsible for disseminating the information to Country Head and Regional.
• Managing the real estate exit of Client properties including the resolution of restoration and dilapidation claims. Recovery of deposits and advance rent is a vital part of this responsibility.
• Abstract new leases and subsequent lease amendments for the Region, ensuring quality control, consistency and compliance with critical dates and lease terms.
• Manages the maintenance of all lease and ownership document register, and regularly update financial data into Lease Admin System (if any). Utilize effectively the available client’s real estate systems (Lease Admin System).
• Work with the finance team in managing the real estate budget, updating and tracking of various reports (i.e. cost saves/avoids…etc.)

Sound like you? To apply you will have:

• Practical knowledge and understanding of real estate principles and practices.
• Basic accounting & book-keeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of Country Real Estate Law, local regulations and building controls authorities policies/procedures
• Broad knowledge of other related disciplines e.g. space planning, facilities management, building regulations and best practice.
• Working knowledge and understanding of financials
• Sound knowledge of Client businesses and agencies

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in Real Estate management, preferably within a Multi-national organization
• Strong negotiating, strategic planning and communication skills
• Strong relationship management and Networking skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Strong analytical skills. Experience in financial management and budget control
• Experience in using Microsoft Office software in a business problem solving context
• Post graduate in Chartered Surveyor / Architecture/ Engineering/ Real Estate / related field or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Membership of relevant professional organisation (MCR, MRICS…etc)

• Or equivalent industry experience preferred
• Minimum of 5-8 years of corporate / commercial real estate transactional experience across APAC.

• Logical approach to problem solving

• Client obsessed personality
• Team player mentality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organisation
• Time management and prioritisation

• Adaptability / Resourceful
• Languages capabilities:
  • Mandarin – Native
  • English – Business proficient

What you can expect from us

We’re an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. We succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. We believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.

With us, you’ll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!