Director of Real Estate

Real Estate Portfolio Manager

In partnership with the Chief of Real Estate and Facilities and in coordination with the Director of Operations, the individual will play a critical role in guiding Ropes & Gray's global real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and executing office space strategies that support the firm's growth, as well as overseeing the firm's portfolio of leases and subleases. Leveraging deep expertise in Class A commercial real estate and lease negotiations, the individual will advise on and implement strategic real estate plans that align with the firm's business objectives.

Responsibilities include :

• Define and execute a comprehensive global real estate strategy aligned with long-term business objectives and cost targets for business growth.
• Develop annual and multi-year real estate plans and budgets in coordination with Finance, Legal and Procurement.
• Advise senior leadership, including office managing partners and policy committee members, on real estate strategies and opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies across the real estate portfolio.
• Keep abreast of and analyze latest market trends, real estate risks, tax and legislative developments, and investment opportunities to drive business decisions.
• Implement real estate risk mitigation strategies such as consolidations, transition and subleasing coverage.
• Lead site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, terminations and subleases, while ensuring all critical terms and conditions are monitored and met to maximize value and minimize costs.
• Review and negotiate various real estate-related agreements, such as leases, purchase agreements, construction contracts, consulting agreements, and service agreements.
• Manage and oversee the work of outside real estate local counsel, negotiating leases in locations where in-house expertise is not available.
• Maintain computer databases of vendor agreements, leases, and supplemental documents (in partnership with Director of Operations).
• Advise on, procure, engage, and oversee brokers and other vendors.
• Review lease and sublease agreements, ensuring effective administration of lease portfolio and maintain critical lease dates report.
• Develop and maintain relationships with real estate providers globally.
• Lead and develop a small global team of operations and real estate professionals (in partnership with the Director of Operations).
• Prepare quarterly real estate report updating all stakeholders on space and head count status and active transactions (in partnership with Director of Operations).

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Compensation and Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Working Conditions

This position requires on-site presence as an essential function of the role, with travel to various office locations and potential sites as needed. The role involves developing a strong understanding of the people, culture, and operations across our various offices, which will require meaningful engagement with teams in different locations.