Global Leasing Manager

The role will work directly with the Head of Global Real Estate and Workplace Strategy to support the development and implementation of Firm-wide real estate initiatives through the acquisition, management and disposition of real estate solutions utilized for operations of the Firm.   This role will also provide oversight of the third-party lease administration provider.

Responsibilities:

• Be a critical team member in the management of our expanding global portfolio, including tracking critical dates and driving strategic real estate decisions.

• Review and approve new lease/amendment abstractions to ensure 100% accuracy in our lease database and administration system. 

• Manage 3rd Party Lease administration provider

• Partner with our Construction Management team to review Construction timelines to ensure recovery of all TIA.

• Work closely with Lease Accounting to ensure compliance. 

• Work with Landlords, Transaction Management and Construction teams on assorted post-lease documentation including Commencement Date Agreements, Estoppels & SNDAs. 

• Contact Landlord regarding maintenance and repair issues related to the building and common areas that are Landlord's responsibility under the Lease and monitor the progress.

• Coordinate sublease projects with brokerage teams and obtain Landlord approval.

• Work with outside legal counsel to resolve interpretation discrepancies, and issue notices to Landlords.

• Work with Lease Accounting to issue invoices applicable to the Lease language.

• In coordination of Admin Directors, interact with Landlords to facilitate completion of paperwork required under the Lease, and walk them through the provisions, if necessary.

• Monitor and collect reimbursements from Landlords for lease cap, self-help and security deposits.

• Work alongside internal and external audit teams to ensure a seamless and successful audit process.

• Foster strong relationships with cross-functional partners and ensure alignment across the firm.

• Report and monitor Critical dates for lease/option renewals, terminations and other key milestones.

• Partner and hold our third-party vendor accountable to the reconciliation of monthly payments.

• Partner with our third-party vendor as needed to research and resolve payment disputes with Landlords.

• Liaise with multiple teams and our third-party team.

• Support the preparation of monthly portfolio metric reporting.

• Support special projects and assignments as required.

• Develop and maintain process playbooks.

• Review and audit CAM reconciliations.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of CRE leasing work experience.

• Expertise in understanding and interpreting complex lease language and CAM charges.

• Proficiency with lease database tools

• Understanding of legal terminology as it pertains to leases and real estate.

• Ability to understand, abstract, and communicate lease requirements to stakeholders.

• Have a strong understanding of lease agreements, terminology, lease accounting principles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Operate at the lowest level of detail,

• Detail-oriented individual who thrives on managing deadlines and accurately performing your work.

• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and research skills required.

• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

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