Senior Leasing Associate

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer operator and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyers diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities premier office properties and retail spaces industrial facilities life-sciences and mixed-use campuses. By combining global perspective with local expertise and a personalized approach we are able to anticipate our customers evolving needs.

Since our founding in 1978 Tishman Speyer has acquired developed and operated 522 properties totaling 218 million square feet with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City The Springs in Shanghai TaunusTurm in Frankfurt and Mission Rock in San Francisco. We currently have 2688 units under management and an additional 13302 units planned for development across multiple U.S. markets including market-rate workforce and affordable housing. Tishman Speyer provides an elevated level of service to ensure the best experience for the families that live in our communities.

The Position:

The Senior Associate is a key member of the Chicago Leasing team primarily responsible for leasing efforts across Tishman Speyers Chicago office portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director Leasing and Sales this role requires a highly proactive externally focused leasing professional who will serve as a visible market representative of the Tishman Speyer platform. The Senior Associate will lead tours cultivate deep relationships with brokers and customers and drive new leasing activity.

In addition to transaction execution the Senior Associate will perform financial and market analysis to support deal strategy and collaborate closely with internal teams including asset management design and construction marketing and property management.

Responsibilities:

• Support leasing efforts across assigned assets including direct ownership of deal sourcing negotiation and execution

• Proactively tour space with brokers and prospective tenants; maintain a consistent and visible presence in the market

• Build and strengthen relationships with brokerage community and key tenant decision-makers to drive leasing pipeline

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand Tishman Speyers third-party leasing and asset services platform

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and leasing plans for assigned assets including positioning outreach and events

• Prepare analyze and negotiate lease proposals LOIs and term sheets; coordinate with legal counsel to finalize transactions

• Perform detailed financial analysis and underwriting for new and renewal transactions including pro forma modeling and scenario analysis

• Track market activity comparable transactions and trends to inform pricing positioning and leasing strategy

• Collaborate closely with asset management to identify leasing risks and opportunities and drive asset-level business plans

• Support investor reporting including monthly leasing updates and annual budgeting processes

• Represent Tishman Speyer at industry events conferences and networking forums to enhance brand presence and market intelligence

• Mentor and support junior team members contributing to a high-performing collaborative team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required

• 5 years of commercial real estate experience with a strong focus on office leasing

• Demonstrated experience leading transactions including direct broker and tenant engagement

• Strong relationships within the Chicago brokerage community preferred

• Experience with business development and/or third-party leasing or advisory services is a plus

• Strong financial acumen including experience with lease underwriting cash flow analysis and return metrics (e.g. NPV IRR)

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders

• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams while also operating independently in a client-facing capacity

• Illinois Real Estate Salesperson license required

*Onsite presence is required for this position

The base compensation range for this role is $120000 - $140000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as well as access to our comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance life and disability insurance 401(k) plan (with matching contributions) wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full-time Tishman Speyer employees. This base range reflects a number of factors including but not limited to relevant experience skill sets and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyers Chicago team as weve considered factors specific to this geography.

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives. We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices. Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race color age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status military or veteran status national origin disability religion or any other characteristics protected by law.

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