Director, Leasing

Brookfield Properties (USA II) LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

BGRE is seeking a Director, Office Leasing in New York to lead leasing strategies across premier assets. You will drive negotiations, manage broker and tenant relationships, and collaborate with Asset Management, Marketing, Legal to maximize occupancy and asset value.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of NYC office leasing experience, with proven lease transaction success and strong market insight. Competitive compensation and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of commercial office leasing experience with experience representing institutional office owners in New York City.
• Demonstrated success negotiating office lease transactions with corporate tenants and brokerage firms.
• Network of established relationships within the New York commercial real estate community, including brokers, tenants, and industry professionals.
• Strong understanding of the Manhattan office leasing market and competitive landscape.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead through collaboration.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance short-term leasing objectives and long-term asset value creation.

Responsibilities

• Leasing Execution: Execute leasing strategies for an assigned portfolio of office assets to maximize occupancy, revenue, and long-term asset value.
• Lead new lease, renewal, expansion, contraction, relocation, and early renewal transactions from initial prospecting through lease execution.
• Conduct property tours, prepare proposals, negotiate business terms, and coordinate lease documentation.
• Maintain an active leasing pipeline and proactively identify new business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitive properties, and tenant activity to identify opportunities and inform leasing recommendations.
• Assist in developing annual leasing plans, forecasts, and business objectives for assigned assets.

Skills

Leasing negotiations

Relationship management

New York market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

About BGRE

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.

Position Overview

BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front. We are seeking a Director, Office Leasing to join BGRE Office in New York. Reporting to a Vice President of Office Leasing, this role is responsible for executing leasing strategies across an assigned portfolio of premier office assets. The Director will lead leasing transactions from prospecting through execution, cultivate relationships with brokers and tenants, and collaborate closely with Asset Management, Marketing, Property Management, Construction, Legal, and Finance to maximize asset value and occupancy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Leasing Execution
  • Execute leasing strategies for an assigned portfolio of office assets to maximize occupancy, revenue, and long-term asset value
  • Lead new lease, renewal, expansion, contraction, relocation, and early renewal transactions from initial prospecting through lease execution
  • Conduct property tours, prepare proposals, negotiate business terms, and coordinate lease documentation
  • Maintain an active leasing pipeline and proactively identify new business opportunities
  • Monitor market trends, competitive properties, and tenant activity to identify opportunities and inform leasing recommendations
  • Assist in developing annual leasing plans, forecasts, and business objectives for assigned assets
• Transaction Management
  • Lead negotiations with prospective tenants and brokerage firms while balancing tenant objectives with ownership goals
  • Coordinate with Legal, Construction, Finance, and Property Management to facilitate timely execution of lease transactions
  • Prepare financial analyses, lease comparisons, transaction summaries, and internal approval materials
  • Ensure leasing transactions are accurately documented and comply with Brookfield's approval processes
• Broker & Tenant Relationships
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, tenants, tenant representatives, and other market participants throughout New York City
  • Identify prospective tenants and cultivate new leasing opportunities through active business development
  • Participate in industry organizations, networking events, and market activities that enhance Brookfield's visibility
  • Deliver a best-in-class leasing experience for prospective and existing tenants
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Asset Management, Property Management, Marketing, Development, Design & Construction, Finance, and Legal to support leasing initiatives
  • Contribute market intelligence to repositioning projects, capital improvement initiatives, speculative suite programs, and marketing campaigns
  • Support acquisition and redevelopment initiatives by providing leasing and market expertise

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 4+ years of commercial office leasing experience with experience representing institutional office owners in New York City
• Demonstrated success negotiating office lease transactions with corporate tenants and brokerage firms
• Network of established relationships within the New York commercial real estate community, including brokers, tenants, and industry professionals
• Strong understanding of the Manhattan office leasing market and competitive landscape
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Excellent financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead through collaboration
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance short-term leasing objectives and long-term asset value creation

Your Career @ BGRE

At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

Why BGRE?

BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability
• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Paid maternity leave
• More

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.