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Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust andoptimizedfor culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, asdeterminedby the business needs of the team. This role is basedinour Mountain View or Sunnyvale location. The Director of Real Estate leads the strategic oversight and management of LinkedIn’s global real estate portfolio, driving long-term planning, operational excellence, and alignment with the company’s business strategy. This leader oversees the full real estate lifecycle including site selection, acquisition, transactions, lease administration, disposition, and portfolio optimization to ensure every investment supports LinkedIn’s mission and growth. Partnering closely with senior executives, Legal, Finance, and Workplace leaders, the Director delivers best-in-class environments that enable productivity, innovation, and connection. Leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence, this role informs strategic decisions, champions continuous improvement, and ensures all real estate initiatives align with the broader Workplace and company vision. The Director leads a high-performing, senior-level team committed to operational rigor and strategic impact. Responsibilities
Overseeshighly complexportfolios of regional and/or global real estate activities by guiding teams in evaluations,selection, development, and management of real estate transactions. Providesexpert strategic guidance for the team's portfolio of regional and/or global real estate activities.Drives the execution of regional strategic long-term plans and delegates resources needed toaccomplishtheplan. Providesexpert strategic guidance to ensure the execution of strategic goals in partnership with global and regional leadership. Partners with senior stakeholders across the organization to update and operationalize the global strategy and communicate plans to the team and stakeholders. Oversees all stages of transactions (e.g., letters of intent, contract negotiations). Drives the development, negotiation, documentation, and approval of complex acquisition agreements, business cases, and deal summaries. Collaborateswithlegalteams andensures contracts are createdwithLinkedIn's' best interest. Serves as a role model for team members by ensuringon-time deliveryand contract completion. Relationship Management
Partners with internal and external stakeholders to build an aligned strategy. Drives development of long- termstrategic plans based on reporting information (e.g., market reports) at a regionallevel,identifiestrends, and provides strategic recommendations. Utilizes business intelligence and data to positively influence a wide range of senior stakeholders. Serves as a point of escalation to resolvehighly complexissues. Drives the execution of the regional and/or global budget. Presents business cases for budget approval. Socializes the budget and impact with key senior stakeholders. Drivestimelyupdates to budgets by forecasting costs andupdating spending targets inpartnershipwiththeFinanceteam andsenior leadership. Drives budget planning, forecasting, andtracking forfacilities in collaboration with finance stakeholders. Drives the development and implementation ofinnovative solutions, process updates, and optimizations to drive operational efficiency. Ensures leasesareenabled,verifiesrealestateisuptodate, andmaintainsits competitive status with other real estate competitors. Influences overall Real Estate Strategy and works to ensure Real Estate projects/initiatives are aligned with greater Workplace and LinkedIn strategy. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
10+yearsinaleadershiprolewithdirectreports. 15+ years incorporaterealestateoradirectlyrelatedfieldORBachelor's Degreein business management, real estate, finance, project management, or related field AND12+ yearsin corporate real estate ora directly relatedfield. Preferred Qualifications
7+years in project and/orprogrammanagement. 7+yearswithfinancialmodeling. 7+yearsworkinginalarge,multinationalcorporation. Suggested Skills
Agility AnalyticalSkills BusinessAcumen ContractManagement DataAnalysis Negotiation StrategicThinking LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $161,000 to $262,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visithttps://careers.linkedin.com/benefits . Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to: Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you Having interviews in an accessible location Being accompanied by a service dog Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
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At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust andoptimizedfor culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, asdeterminedby the business needs of the team. This role is basedinour Mountain View or Sunnyvale location. The Director of Real Estate leads the strategic oversight and management of LinkedIn’s global real estate portfolio, driving long-term planning, operational excellence, and alignment with the company’s business strategy. This leader oversees the full real estate lifecycle including site selection, acquisition, transactions, lease administration, disposition, and portfolio optimization to ensure every investment supports LinkedIn’s mission and growth. Partnering closely with senior executives, Legal, Finance, and Workplace leaders, the Director delivers best-in-class environments that enable productivity, innovation, and connection. Leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence, this role informs strategic decisions, champions continuous improvement, and ensures all real estate initiatives align with the broader Workplace and company vision. The Director leads a high-performing, senior-level team committed to operational rigor and strategic impact. Responsibilities
Overseeshighly complexportfolios of regional and/or global real estate activities by guiding teams in evaluations,selection, development, and management of real estate transactions. Providesexpert strategic guidance for the team's portfolio of regional and/or global real estate activities.Drives the execution of regional strategic long-term plans and delegates resources needed toaccomplishtheplan. Providesexpert strategic guidance to ensure the execution of strategic goals in partnership with global and regional leadership. Partners with senior stakeholders across the organization to update and operationalize the global strategy and communicate plans to the team and stakeholders. Oversees all stages of transactions (e.g., letters of intent, contract negotiations). Drives the development, negotiation, documentation, and approval of complex acquisition agreements, business cases, and deal summaries. Collaborateswithlegalteams andensures contracts are createdwithLinkedIn's' best interest. Serves as a role model for team members by ensuringon-time deliveryand contract completion. Relationship Management
Partners with internal and external stakeholders to build an aligned strategy. Drives development of long- termstrategic plans based on reporting information (e.g., market reports) at a regionallevel,identifiestrends, and provides strategic recommendations. Utilizes business intelligence and data to positively influence a wide range of senior stakeholders. Serves as a point of escalation to resolvehighly complexissues. Drives the execution of the regional and/or global budget. Presents business cases for budget approval. Socializes the budget and impact with key senior stakeholders. Drivestimelyupdates to budgets by forecasting costs andupdating spending targets inpartnershipwiththeFinanceteam andsenior leadership. Drives budget planning, forecasting, andtracking forfacilities in collaboration with finance stakeholders. Drives the development and implementation ofinnovative solutions, process updates, and optimizations to drive operational efficiency. Ensures leasesareenabled,verifiesrealestateisuptodate, andmaintainsits competitive status with other real estate competitors. Influences overall Real Estate Strategy and works to ensure Real Estate projects/initiatives are aligned with greater Workplace and LinkedIn strategy. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
10+yearsinaleadershiprolewithdirectreports. 15+ years incorporaterealestateoradirectlyrelatedfieldORBachelor's Degreein business management, real estate, finance, project management, or related field AND12+ yearsin corporate real estate ora directly relatedfield. Preferred Qualifications
7+years in project and/orprogrammanagement. 7+yearswithfinancialmodeling. 7+yearsworkinginalarge,multinationalcorporation. Suggested Skills
Agility AnalyticalSkills BusinessAcumen ContractManagement DataAnalysis Negotiation StrategicThinking LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $161,000 to $262,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visithttps://careers.linkedin.com/benefits . Equal Opportunity Statement
We seek candidates with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at accommodations@linkedin.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to: Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you Having interviews in an accessible location Being accompanied by a service dog Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
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