The Role

The Transaction Manager owns end-to-end execution logistics for LAPRE's acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions across all active and expansion markets. This role keeps every deal moving - tracking deadlines, coordinating counterparties, managing paper flow, and surfacing issues before they become problems - so that the Head of Origination and fund leadership can focus on decisions rather than logistics.

This is an execution and coordination role, not a negotiating role. The Transaction Manager facilitates negotiations - routing offers, tracking redlines, managing deadlines, and moving the transaction process forward - but does not set or approve deal terms. All pricing, contingency, credit, and concession decisions are made by the Head of Origination.

We'll trust you to:

Acquisition-Side Transactions

• Track the pipeline of executed LOIs/PSAs and key dates (due diligence expiration, EMD deadlines, closing dates) across all active markets
• Coordinate EMD wire instructions and confirm receipt/deposit with the title company
• Manage due diligence checklist execution - order title, survey, and environmental reports; engage local counsel; track deliverable receipt
• Liaise with civil engineers and expediters on feasibility items feeding go/no-go decisions
• Flag due diligence findings requiring IC or leadership attention (title defects, easements, deed restrictions) ahead of hard EMD dates
• Coordinate closing logistics: settlement statement review, internal legal review, wire coordination, recording confirmation
• Maintain the acquisition transaction log (status, dates, counterparties, outstanding items) for IC reporting

Negotiation Facilitation

• Route incoming offers, counters, and redlines to the Head of Origination with a summary of what changed and why it matters (price, contingency length, EMD, cost allocation)
• Track negotiation history per deal - version control on PSA drafts, redline turnaround times, and outstanding open items
• Draft and circulate counter language once terms are set, then manage paper flow back to the counterparty
• Flag negotiation deadlines (offer expirations, response windows) with enough lead time for a considered decision
• Loop in local counsel on non-business terms (indemnification language, boilerplate) without requiring escalation for every clause
• Maintain a running open-issues list per deal so terms are not renegotiated by accident or dropped between rounds

Financing Coordination

• Coordinate loan closing logistics per property: document execution, title company/lender coordination, funding conditions checklist, recording confirmation
• Track construction loan closing timelines against acquisition closing dates to keep financing on schedule
• Monitor loan covenant items tied to transaction events - borrowing base additions/releases, cross-collateral release conditions at disposition
• Own lender relationship coordination on structural items: extension requests, amendments, and facility administration

Disposition-Side Transactions

• Coordinate listing preparation (photography, MLS input, marketing timeline) with brokers
• Manage the incoming offer log and PSA redlines in coordination with the deal lead
• Track buyer due diligence and financing contingency deadlines
• Coordinate appraisal, inspection, and walkthrough scheduling with brokers
• Manage closing coordination: title clearance, lender payoff letters, settlement statement review, proceeds distribution tracking

Cross-Cutting / Ongoing

• Maintain a master transaction calendar across all active acquisition, disposition, and financing activity, flagging upcoming deadlines
• Serve as the point of contact for title companies, closing attorneys, and escrow agents
• Maintain the document repository (PSAs, title commitments, closing binders) per property
• Prepare weekly/monthly transaction status reports for IC and leadership
• Track post-closing items - recorded documents, final title policies, warranty deed delivery
• Own the "R" on transaction execution tasks within the RASCI matrix that are currently unassigned or ambiguous

You'll need to have:

• 5-8 years in real estate transaction coordination, title/escrow, closing management, or real estate paralegal work; construction loan closing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous transactions and deadlines across markets without dropping details
• Comfortable interfacing directly with lenders, title companies, brokers, and outside counsel
• Strong written communication - this role drafts and routes negotiation-adjacent correspondence, so clarity and precision matter
• High discretion; regularly handles confidential deal terms and financial information
• Residential land development or homebuilding experience a plus, not required

Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $140,000-$160,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.

Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well-being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit Careers | Lord Abbett