Wasserman Media Group

Senior Director, Global Real Estate

Wasserman Media Group$180K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of real estate experience in North America, UK, or Middle East.
  • Strong understanding of real estate financial analysis, lease structures, and contracts.
  • Expertise in collaborating with Executive Leadership Teams, with confidence in presentation.
  • Outstanding negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
  • High proficiency in project management with strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated initiative and capability to work both independently and in teams.
  • Flexibility to travel and work extended hours during project closeouts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports company growth.
  • Manage lease negotiations between landlords and internal teams, ensuring alignment.
  • Oversee all lease management activities for global offices and provide updates to leadership.
  • Project manage office buildouts and ensure timely and budget-compliant execution.
  • Supervise contractors and vendors involved in office buildouts and renovations.
  • Create and implement a company-wide return to office strategy in collaboration with leadership.
  • Serve as the point of contact for internal office assignments and upcoming hires.

Benefits

  • Professional development programs and career advancement support.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
  • Paid parental leave for significant life events.
  • 401k retirement plan with contribution matching.
  • Healthcare options including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
  • Additional ancillary benefits like critical illness and pet insurance.
  • Commuter benefits for travel and commuting support.
Full Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

THETEAM is looking for a seasoned real estate professional to join as Senior Director and member of the Corporate 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 THETEAM, 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive Real Estate strategy aligned with the companys 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • 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 planincluding contribution matching.
  • Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA,lifeanddisabilitycoverageoptions.
  • Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
  • Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available

About Wasserman Media Group

Wasserman is a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2002 by Casey Wasserman and is currently led by Wasserman's CEO, Casey Wasserman. Wasserman has a variety of specialized divisions including Wasserman Media, Wasserman Music, and Wasserman Foundation. The company represents a variety of athletes and sports personalities including Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and Giancarlo Stanton. Wasserman also has a number of corporate clients including American Express, PepsiCo, and Microsoft.
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2002

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