Real Estate Transaction Manager - Spain

AniCura Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work locations

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Global team exposure

Job summary

AniCura Group in Madrid, Spain is seeking a Real Estate Transaction Manager to lead lease transactions across a regional portfolio. This hybrid, full-time role requires strong negotiation and market knowledge, with interaction across Operations, Legal and Finance to ensure timely execution.

You will manage multi-site leases, conduct due diligence, benchmark rents and deliver value through effective lease strategies while supporting cross-country collaboration and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience negotiating and completing commercial leases.
• Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters in the region.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with lease benchmarking.
• Ability to manage multiple live transactions to deadline.
• Relevant degree in Real Estate, Surveying, Business, Finance or related.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Execute lease transactions for assigned portfolio including renewals, rent reviews and exits.
• Negotiate commercial terms with landlords and agents within guidelines.
• Develop property recommendations and prepare lease comparisons and business cases.
• Drive transactions to completion; coordinate with Legal, Finance and Ops.
• Deliver property due diligence and review leases, consents and risks.
• Manage lease events and landlord matters with cross-functional input.
• Control delivery, budgeting and handover to relevant teams.
• Maintain reliable lease records and update systems.

Skills

Transaction experience

Landlord knowledge

Commercial analysis

Delivery discipline

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Real estate degree

MRICS qualification

Tools

Lease management systems

Spreadsheets

Property data tools

Job description

Job title: Real Estate Transaction Manager - Spain

Location: Madrid / Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Why join us?

• Own transaction delivery – negotiate and complete property deals that support clinical operations, business growth and long-term value.

• Make a visible commercial impact – improve lease terms, manage property risk and secure practical solutions for our clinics.

• Build your career internationally – work across markets and help strengthen an expanding in‑house Real Estate function.

The team

You’ll join the REFM team and report directly to the Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager, who sets delivery priorities, oversees the regional pipeline and reviews recommendations. You will own execution of your assigned transactions, working with Operations, Finance, Legal, Construction, Facilities Management, local advisers and the Real Estate Coordinator. You’ll work with the Site Acquisitions team where relevant.

What you’ll deliver

• Execute lease transactions – personally lead new leases, renewals, rent reviews, regears, variations, expansions, relocations and exits for your assigned portfolio.

• Negotiate commercial terms – deal directly with landlords and agents on rent, indexation, lease length, breaks, incentives, obligations and exit terms, within agreed negotiation parameters.

• Develop property recommendations – assess options, benchmark rents and prepare lease comparisons and property business cases. Obtain operational and technical inputs and Finance validation before submitting recommendations for review.

• Drive transactions to completion – instruct Legal, resolve commercial issues, progress documentation and obtain required approvals and authorised signatures. Ensure notices and completion requirements are addressed by the relevant deadlines.

• Deliver property due diligence – review leases, occupation rights, landlord consents and contractual risks for business acquisitions and portfolio changes, engaging Legal and technical specialists as needed.

• Manage lease events and landlord matters – maintain critical‑date controls, initiate action early and pursue landlord obligations, claims and exit settlements with Legal, Construction or FM input as appropriate.

• Control delivery and handover – manage your caseload, advisers and agreed fee budgets; report progress and elevate risks to the Senior Portfolio Manager. Hand over completed terms and outstanding obligations to the relevant teams.

• Maintain reliable lease records – collect and validate executed leases, amendments, costs, obligations and critical dates; update property systems and support data migration and reporting improvements.

What we're looking for

• Proven hands‑on transaction experience, with a track record of personally negotiating and completing commercial leases for a multi‑site occupier or advisory client.

• Practical knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and property market practices in the assigned region, with sound judgement on when to involve local legal or technical specialists.

• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including lease comparisons, rental benchmarking, occupancy cost analysis and preparation of clear property business cases.

• Ownership and delivery discipline, with the ability to manage multiple live transactions, meet critical deadlines and resolve issues through completion.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work directly with landlords, local operational teams and colleagues across countries and functions.

• Accuracy and confidence with property data, spreadsheets and lease management systems, supported by professional integrity and adherence to approval processes.

• A relevant degree in Real Estate, Surveying, Business, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. MRICS or an equivalent qualification is an advantage.

• Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish, together with willingness to travel regularly across the regional portfolio.

Desirable experience

Experience in healthcare, retail, logistics, consumer services or another decentralised, multi‑site occupier. Experience supporting business acquisitions or improving lease data and systems is valuable. Veterinary‑sector experience is not essential.

What we offer

• A senior leadership role with a global impact on the design and experience of hundreds of veterinary clinics.

• The opportunity to work flexibly from several major European cities.

• A key role in a strategic, forward‑thinking team dedicated to innovation and quality.

• Comprehensive wellbeing programs and clear development paths within a global organization.

About us

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high‑quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose—to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS—starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in Veterinary care.