Head of Real Estate Planning

Job Description

Harkaye Core Talent is supporting a leading international law firm in hiring a highly experienced Head of Real Estate Planning to oversee the firm's global real estate and workplace services.

This pivotal role ensures that office spaces across multiple jurisdictions are optimised for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality, while aligning with the firm's strategic growth and sustainability goals.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in lease management, building design, project management, negotiation, and workplace optimisation, providing strategic oversight to create outstanding working environments across the firm's global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global premises strategy with a focus on lease negotiations, cost measurement, and space optimisation.
• Lead design and implementation of agile workplace environments that support flexible working and employee wellbeing.
• Coordinate real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring consistency and high standards.
• Administer and oversee all leasing agreements and proactively manage renewals and negotiations.
• Lead building design and fit-out projects, collaborating with architects and designers to create functional, sustainable workspaces.
• Direct global real estate improvement projects, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Negotiate lease agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements to secure best terms and build strong supplier relationships.
• Evaluate and optimise workspace layouts using data analytics to drive productivity and employee satisfaction.

Attributes and Skills Required

Qualifications

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a global law firm’s real estate portfolio, creating modern, innovative, and sustainable work environments.

The Head of Real Estate Planning will have the chance to influence strategic decisions at the highest level while delivering projects that support collaboration and operational excellence worldwide.