Senior Director, Global Real Estate

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

401k with match

Healthcare

Ancillary benefits

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE TEAM seeks an experienced Real Estate leader to manage the strategy for global real estate, office properties, and project management of new and refurbished spaces. You will oversee budgets and provide ongoing reporting to the executive leadership team, delivering cost-effective solutions with superior negotiation and communications across vendors and contracts.

The role requires 7+ years of property experience in NA/UK/Middle East, strong financial analysis and lease knowledge, and the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of property experience in North America, UK, Middle East are a top priority.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial analysis, lease structures and contract/legal terms.
• Experience working with Executive Leadership Teams and confident in presenting, meeting, and collaborating with these executives.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level proficiency of project management fundamentals, with strong attention to detail and accuracy to maintain records, documents, and financial information.
• Demonstrates initiative and works well independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Real Estate strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Responsible for overall Real Estate strategy as it related to utilization, consolidation of current and future properties and ensure we are maximizing efficiency in current and future locations.
• Project manage the lease negotiation process between landlords and internal finance and legal teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams including leadership, operations, finance and marketing to ensure alignment in real estate decisions and respective division business objectives.
• Oversee lease management for all company offices, including quarterly updates to the leadership team.
• Manage all lease renewals, lease actions and real estate related activity for all global offices.
• Track all extension and termination dates and manage any subleases.
• Work with EVP, People and VP, Operations to project manager all office buildouts and ensure that project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Track budget and send finance updates, including all change orders and savings.
• Supervise the design, buildout, furniture installation and relocation of employees for all new and refurbished spaces.
• Manage and negotiate all contractors and vendors need for office buildouts, including but not limited to furniture vendors, moving companies, etc.
• Work with COO and EVP, people to create a companywide return to office strategy including hotel officing, technology platforms and shared workspace.
• Serve as point of contact with offices when new hires are made, and internal office assignment moves are required.
• Member of acquisition integration team to support consolidation efforts as new space is acquired.

Skills

Real estate experience

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

THE TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM.

This role will manage the Real Estate strategy, global real estate office properties, project management of all new and/or refurbished office spaces, financial/budget oversight, and ongoing communications and reporting to the executive leadership team. In representing THE TEAM, this individual should possess superior negotiation and communications skills across all real estate and vendor contract matters, resulting in cost effective real estate solutions for the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Real Estate strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
• Responsible for overall Real Estate strategy as it related to utilization, consolidation of current and future properties and ensure we are maximizing efficiency in current and future locations.
• Project manage the lease negotiation process between landlords and internal finance and legal teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams including leadership, operations, finance and marketing to ensure alignment in real estate decisions and respective division business objectives.
• Oversee lease management for all company offices, including quarterly updates to the leadership team.
• Manager lease tracking software and update when new leases are signed.
• Manage all lease renewals, lease actions and real estate related activity for all global offices.
• Track all extension and termination dates and manage any subleases.
• Work with EVP, People and VP, Operations to project manager all office buildouts and ensure that project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Track budget and send finance updates, including all change orders and savings.
• Supervise the design, buildout, furniture installation and relocation of employees for all new and refurbished spaces.
• Manage and negotiate all contractors and vendors need for office buildouts, including but not limited to furniture vendors, moving companies, etc.
• Work with COO and EVP, people to create a companywide return to office strategy including hotel officing, technology platforms and shared workspace.
• Serve as point of contact with offices when new hires are made, and internal office assignment moves are required.
• Member of acquisition integration team to support consolidation efforts as new space is acquired.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have 7+ years of experience Property Experience in North America, UK, Middle East are a top priority.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial analysis, lease structures and contract/legal terms.
• Experience working with Executive Leadership Teams and confident in presenting, meeting, and collaborating with these executives.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level proficiency of project management fundamentals, with strong attention to detail and accuracy to maintain records, documents, and financial information.
• Demonstrates exceptional initiative and works well independently and in a team environment.
• Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Able to work weekends and extended hours when buildouts and office set ups are in final stages.
• Able to travel with flexibility for last minute travel requirements.

Base salary range: $180-200K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available

THE TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

THE TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion - not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large.

20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion - not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large. THE TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.