Associate - Retail Lease Advisory

This job is with JLL, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. 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.

What this job involves:

• As an Associate in our Retail Lease Advisory team, you'll work directly with some of the UK's most prestigious shopping centre owners and retail occupiers, advising on strategic lease management across high street and prime shopping centre assets.
• Based at our collaborative workspace at 1 Broadgate, you'll manage your own portfolio of client relationships while contributing to a team environment where everyone is empowered to thrive.
• This client-facing role demands strong technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and a genuine enthusiasm for the evolving retail landscape.
• You'll be navigating lease events, negotiating with occupiers, and providing insightful market intelligence that helps shape retail real estate strategy.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Advising shopping centre owners on lease events, ensuring proactive management of upcoming renewals, breaks, and rent reviews across their portfolios.
• Negotiating directly with retail occupiers on lease renewals, re-gears, and rent reviews, progressing matters independently or with senior colleague support as appropriate.
• Maintaining detailed client reporting schedules and databases, ensuring all stakeholders have current visibility of asset performance and upcoming actions.
• Attending regular client meetings to present updates, discuss strategy, and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Supporting the wider retail leasing and capital markets teams on transactions, providing lease advisory expertise that strengthens deal execution.
• Monitoring retail market trends, rental values, and legislative changes to provide clients with informed, forward-thinking advice.
• Contributing to business development initiatives alongside colleagues from across JLL's service lines, leveraging our culture of collaboration locally and across the globe.
• Managing relationships with occupiers across London and the Southeast, understanding their business needs and facilitating mutually beneficial lease outcomes.

Required qualifications:

• MRICS qualification (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Currently operating at Senior Surveyor level (or equivalent) within retail property, with demonstrable experience advising on landlord or occupier lease matters.
• Demonstrated experience advising on high street or shopping centre assets, with practical knowledge of lease events and negotiations.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial lease structures, Landlord and Tenant Act provisions, and current retail real estate legislation.
• Proven ability to manage your own workload independently while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging clients and occupiers at all levels.
• Proficiency in property management software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.

Preferred qualifications:

• Established network of retail occupier or landlord contacts across London and the Southeast.
• Experience working with institutional landlords or managing complex multi-let shopping centre portfolios.
• Knowledge of current retail market dynamics, including evolving consumer trends, ESG considerations, and flexible leasing structures.
• Track record of contributing to business development or winning new client instructions.

Location: On-site - London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!