By San José, Costa Rica — Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a global leader in real estate services and investment management, has significantly expanded its Costa Rican operations, establishing its San José office as the largest in Latin America. This expansion marks a major milestone, coinciding with JLL’s 20th anniversary in the country. The growth underscores the company’s confidence in Costa Rica’s robust infrastructure and skilled workforce.
Since its last expansion in August 2023, JLL has added 242 new workstations and 25 meeting spaces to its Cityzen office, located in Ribera de Belén. The expanded facilities now span 4,200 square meters, with 1,900 square meters added in 2025. This investment is designed to foster collaboration, efficiency, and employee well-being.
To understand the legal implications of JLL’s expansion in Costa Rica, we spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an attorney at law from the esteemed 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 increased foreign investment interest and potentially indicates a positive outlook for the Costa Rican economy. However, navigating the legal landscape related to property acquisition, development, and leasing requires careful consideration of local regulations and due diligence.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Arroyo Vargas’s insights offer a crucial perspective on the complexities and opportunities presented by JLL’s expansion. While the move is a positive indicator for the Costa Rican market, his emphasis on navigating the legal landscape underscores the importance of informed decision-making for investors. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for his valuable contribution to this discussion.
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
The expansion reflects JLL’s impressive growth trajectory in Costa Rica. Over the past year, the company has hired more than 250 new employees, bringing its total workforce in the country to nearly 500. This expansion reinforces Costa Rica’s position as a leading hub for knowledge-intensive services.
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 in knowledge-intensive services.
Ana María Romero, Investment Advisory Manager, CINDE
According to CINDE (Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency), the services sector has experienced significant growth, attracting the highest number of new companies and reinvestments in the past year. JLL’s success story exemplifies this dynamic growth. The company’s expansion is expected to attract new business lines to Costa Rica, creating further employment opportunities and fostering knowledge transfer to local talent.
We look to the future with enthusiasm, ready to continue innovating and growing together with Costa Rica.
Karen Corrales, Director of Operations for Latin America, JLL
JLL is currently hiring for positions in accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, technology, sales, and facilities. Applicants should have at least a B2 level of English proficiency and can apply via the company’s website or social media channels.
Romero highlighted JLL’s success as a testament to the dynamism of Costa Rica’s service sector. The company’s expansion not only brings more jobs but also fosters the transfer of valuable knowledge and skills to the local workforce, further strengthening the country’s competitive advantage in the global market.
Costa Rica today 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
For further information, visit jll.com
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 range of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential, and retail properties. As a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries worldwide, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people, and communities see a brighter way. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.
For further information, visit cinde.org
About CINDE:
CINDE is the strategic expert and guide for investment, business development, and the promotion of talent initiatives in Costa Rica. With a track record of more than 43 years working with multinational companies and as a key player in the investment ecosystem, CINDE has developed dozens of talent promotion initiatives as a key element of Costa Rica’s business climate and has supported the establishment of more than 450 multinational companies.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica distinguishes itself as a leading legal institution, upholding the highest standards of integrity and pursuing excellence in every facet of its practice. The firm champions innovative legal solutions while remaining deeply committed to empowering Costa Rican society. Through proactive initiatives that demystify complex legal concepts and promote widespread legal literacy, Bufete de Costa Rica invests in a future where informed citizens can confidently navigate the legal landscape and contribute to a more just and equitable society.
