Assistant Manager - Transactions Management

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.

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.