Job Description

The EMEA Real Estate Transaction Manager will support the EMEA Real Estate Director in the execution and management of portfolio wide strategies across the region. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of real estate transactions, including lease negotiations, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, and related due diligence. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate real estate or a related field, with a proven ability to drive results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the EMEA Real Estate Director on all transactional aspects of corporate real estate. Proactively monitor lease milestones and expirations, coordinate strategic plans with regional leads to take advantage of market conditions Lead end-to-end real estate transactions: site selection, financial analysis, transaction structuring, negotiations, documentation, and closing. Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders including Lease Admin, FM, Project Delivery, Legal, Finance. Liaise with Lease Admin to maintain all abstracts, records, leases, purchase agreements, rent schedules, and related documents. Work closely with legal teams to support the preparation of required legal documentation for lease, acquisition, redevelopment, and disposition of properties. Work directly with outsource provider(s) to provide oversight to transactions, real estate valuations and portfolio optimization. Prepare and present transaction recommendations, financial models, and summaries to senior management. Ensure timely execution and compliance with internal controls, policies, and corporate standards. Maintain and update portfolio databases, dashboards, and transaction pipeline reports. Track market trends, maintain current knowledge of real estate markets and best practices. Develop and sustain positive tenant, landlord, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate real estate transactions, leasing, or property acquisitions/dispositions. Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial modelling skills. Experience with real estate contracts, legal documentation, and closing processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Able to manage multiple transactions and priorities in a deadline-driven environment. High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion handling confidential information. Experience supporting a multi-site corporate real estate portfolio.

Develops project plans and coordinates cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budget.