Director - Transactions Management

Location: Bengaluru

Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd. (JLL) is seeking a strategic  Director - Transactions Management  to lead high-value and complex real estate transactions across India. This role is pivotal in driving commercial optimization, mitigating risks, ensuring stakeholder alignment, and accelerating project delivery for our key corporate client, all while maintaining strict compliance.
Key Strategic Responsibilities   Strategic Transaction Leadership & Risk Management   Drive  high-impact transaction strategies  aligned with client business objectives.
Lead  risk assessment and mitigation strategies  across complex transactions.
Ensure  commercial optimization  through innovative deal structuring and effective brokerage team management.
Develop  contingency plans  for critical transactions and portfolio initiatives.
Champion  best practices in transaction governance  and control mechanisms.
Stakeholder & End-User Success Management   Orchestrate  stakeholder alignment  across client leadership, business units, and end-users.
Drive  strategic engagement  with key market players and internal decision-makers.
Ensure  end-user satisfaction  through proactive requirement management.
Foster strong relationships with developers, brokers, landlords, and market influencers.
Commercial & Performance Excellence   Optimize  commercial outcomes  through strategic negotiation and market leverage.
Drive  cost optimization initiatives  across the transaction lifecycle.
Implement  performance metrics and tracking mechanisms .
Ensure  value maximization  in every transaction.
Lead  portfolio optimization strategies .
Project Delivery & Critical Timeline Management   Drive  accelerated project delivery  through a systematic approach.
Manage  critical date obligations and milestone achievements .
Implement  early warning systems  for timeline and KPI risks.
Ensure  seamless coordination  between multiple project streams.
Lead  concurrent transaction execution  across multiple markets.
Compliance & Governance   Ensure  regulatory and legal compliance assurance  across all transaction activities.
Maintain  robust documentation and approval processes .
Drive  adherence to client-specific governance requirements .
Implement  transaction audit mechanisms .
Manage  risk reporting and escalation protocols .
Qualifications   Education   Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience   Minimum 12-15 years of experience in  commercial real estate transactions , with at least 7 years managing large corporate accounts in India.
Proven track record in developing and maintaining  long-term client relationships at senior levels .
Extensive knowledge of the  Indian real estate market , including legal and regulatory frameworks across different cities/regions.
Strong understanding of  corporate real estate strategies  and their alignment with business objectives.
Key Skills   Excellent  negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills .
Outstanding  leadership abilities  with experience in managing cross-functional teams.
Strong  financial acumen  and proficiency in real estate analytics and reporting.
Ability to work effectively in a  matrix organization  and collaborate with global teams.
Fluency in English.
Proficiency in relevant  real estate software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office suite .