JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. We help organizations achieve their ambitions by delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of real estate for a better world. With a global presence and deep industry expertise, JLL is committed to sustainability, technology-driven solutions, and creating exceptional workplace experiences for our clients.
Job Title: Manager / Assistant Manager Leasing & Transaction Management
Location: Chennai or Bangalore
Work Mode: 6 Days Working (Onsite)
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our
Strategy Team for Leasing & Transaction Management. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of
Commercial Real Estate, Facility Management, and Operations, and will play a key role in managing lease administration and real estate transactions across India and APAC.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all real estate lease administration activities.
- Track lease renewals, expiries, and ensure timely documentation for compliant occupancy.
- Collaborate with India & APAC Real Estate Strategy Leads and assist in business case development for transactions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in both digital and physical repositories.
- Coordinate lease registration activities with Legal teams and landlords.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure alignment and closure of real estate transactions.
- Fulfill all contractual obligations related to lease agreements (rent, CAM, escalations, security deposit, property tax, etc.).
- Support internal audits related to CAM and property tax invoices.
- Handle builder coordination and resolve escalations as needed.
- Manage lease exits and full & final settlements between Cognizant and lessors.
- Act as SPOC for India & APAC RE strategy team with the global lease admin team.
- Report critical lease dates to the global lease accounting team.
- Maintain and update Cognizant's Lease Management application (CoStar) ensuring data accuracy.
- Ensure proper storage and retrieval of real estate documentation.
- Perform any other activities assigned by the Strategy Team.
Qualifications & Skills
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of Commercial Real Estate, Facility Management & Operations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and lease management tools (CoStar preferred).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Why Join Us
At JLL, you will work on strategic real estate initiatives for a leading global client, gain exposure to APAC-level operations, and contribute to impactful projects that shape workplace experiences.
