By Heredia, Costa Rica – Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a global leader in real estate services and investment management, has significantly expanded its Costa Rican operations, solidifying the country as its largest Latin American hub. This expansion marks a major milestone in JLL’s 24-year presence in Costa Rica and reflects the company’s confidence in the nation’s burgeoning talent pool and robust infrastructure.
The newly expanded office, located in Cityzen, Ribera de Belén, now encompasses a total of 4,200 square meters, with a 1,900-square-meter addition completed in 2025. This growth builds upon the 242 new workstations added since August 2023 and includes 25 new meeting spaces designed to foster collaboration and enhance team efficiency and well-being.
To understand the legal and business implications of JLL’s expansion in Costa Rica, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an expert lawyer from Bufete de Costa Rica.
JLL’s expansion into Costa Rica signals growing confidence in the country’s commercial real estate market. This move likely reflects increasing foreign investment and a positive outlook for sectors like tourism, technology, and manufacturing. From a legal perspective, we can anticipate a ripple effect, potentially impacting areas such as land use regulations, construction permits, and foreign investment laws. This expansion will create increased demand for specialized legal advice in commercial real estate transactions and regulatory compliance.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Bufete de Costa Rica
JLL’s expansion isn’t just about physical space; it’s a testament to the company’s growing human capital investment. In the past year alone, JLL has added over 250 new employees, bringing its total workforce in Costa Rica to nearly 500.
We are delighted to celebrate more than 20 years of operations in Costa Rica with this significant expansion, which reinforces our commitment to the country and its people. Costa Rica has offered us the ideal environment to grow sustainably and continue innovating for our clients globally.
Karen Corrales, Director of Operations for Latin America, JLL
This investment underscores Costa Rica’s attractiveness as a nearshore destination for knowledge-intensive services. The Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE) praised JLL’s commitment to the country.
We congratulate JLL for fulfilling its growth promise and for continuing to trust in Costa Rican talent. As strategic allies, CINDE is honored to accompany JLL once again on this expansion journey, which not only reaffirms our country’s ability to attract high-value-added operations, but also strengthens Costa Rica’s position as a leading hub for knowledge-intensive services.
Ana María Romero, Investment Advisory Manager, CINDE
Romero highlighted the dynamism of the services sector in Costa Rica, citing data indicating it attracted the most new companies and reinvestments in the past year. JLL’s growth exemplifies this trend.
Costa Rica now represents JLL’s largest office in Latin America, and without a doubt, this is an opportunity for the country to attract new business lines, which translate into more employment and knowledge transfer for local talent.
Ana María Romero, Investment Advisory Manager, CINDE
JLL’s expansion is expected to create a ripple effect, potentially attracting new business lines and further boosting the Costa Rican economy. The company is actively recruiting for various positions, including accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, technology, sales, and facilities management.
Interested applicants with a minimum B2 level of English proficiency are encouraged to apply via JLL’s career portal or social media channels. This latest development underscores JLL’s long-term vision for its Costa Rican operations and reinforces the country’s position as a key player in the global nearshore landscape.
The expansion is a win-win situation for both JLL and Costa Rica. While JLL gains access to a highly skilled workforce and a supportive business environment, Costa Rica benefits from increased job creation, knowledge transfer, and a strengthened position in the global services market.
As JLL continues to grow and innovate, its expanded Costa Rican headquarters promises to play a pivotal role in the company’s future success in Latin America and beyond.
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About JLL:
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management firm, has assisted clients in buying, building, occupying, managing, and investing in a wide array of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential, and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries, JLL’s more than 103,000 employees leverage a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by its purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, JLL helps clients, people, and communities see a brighter way.
For further information, visit cinde.org
About CINDE:
CINDE is the strategic expert and guide for investment, business development, and talent initiatives in Costa Rica. With over 43 years of experience working with multinational companies and as a key player in the investment ecosystem, CINDE has developed dozens of talent development initiatives as a key element of Costa Rica’s business climate and has supported the establishment of more than 450 multinational companies.
