Corporate Strategy Summer 2026 Internship - Chicago or New York

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

The Corporate Strategy team is tasked with identifying and delivering transformative revenue growth opportunities while also supporting broader strategy initiatives across all our current and adjacent markets in commercial real estate - the largest asset class in the world. We work hand-in-hand with Corporate Development, Product, Corporate Finance, and executive teams to recommend JLL’s path forward to increase shareholder value. This is a unique opportunity for top performers who are seeking a high-impact, high-visibility position to directly impact the most important strategic decisions for JLL, one of the largest commercial real estate companies in the world! 

The Corporate Strategy Intern will spend his/her time as an integral part of the Corporate Strategy team. Working with other members of the Corporate Strategy team, you will participate in ongoing enterprise and market strategy and multi-year planning activities. You will conduct market sizing and competitiveness analyses, assess industry trends, and develop enterprise and market level strategic studies to support new market entry, expansion, and business model design.  

What your day-to-day will look like:  

• Support corporate strategy projects and work with internal JLL executives to address the company’s most pressing global questions  
• Ask good questions to further understanding of how market analysis relates to the bigger picture 
• Build relationships, collaborate, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the company, including senior leaders in a courteous and professional manner 
• Piece together information to tackle complex problems; drive quantitative rigor in decision-making 
• Support key modules of strategy projects and orchestrate work streams  
• Support development of executive-level summaries and implications analysis of industry news and events 

Program Details

Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Location: Chicago or New York | On-site

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in business, economics, engineering, computer science or related field 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication (including presentation skills) 
• Excellent research, problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Strong business judgment and an executive presence 
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on business needs 
• Strong work ethic and ability to work under pressure to meet fixed deadlines 
• Competitive team-player, patient and bold, curious, humble, creative, and fact-based 
• Expertise and/or strong interest in the real estate is a plus  

We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our internship program.

Permanent US work authorization required.

Estimated compensation for this position:

11,200.00 – 15,180.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL, New York, NY

Job Tags:

GlobalEC

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Compre