Kyndryl · 1 day ago
Global Legal Real Estate Lead
Rye Brook, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $263K/yr
5+ years expKyndryl is a company that designs, builds, manages, and modernizes critical technology systems. They are seeking a Global Legal Real Estate Lead who will be responsible for leading complex real estate transactions and providing legal advice to support the company's real estate strategy.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead and negotiate: Take ownership of complex real estate transactions, leases, colocation agreements, acquisitions, divestitures—and step in when negotiations need a focused, authoritative voice
Advise and guide: Provide sound, well-reasoned legal and commercial advice to the Global Real Estate and Data Center (RDC) organization, balancing risk and opportunity
Collaborate globally: Work with local counsel, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams on land use, tax, utilities, regulatory compliance, and municipal requirements
Drive innovation: Create and implement process improvements and transformational approaches to how Kyndryl Legal supports RDC
Shape strategy: Support new transactions, existing agreements, dispute resolution, and strategic initiatives—all while staying ahead of legal and business trends
Be the SME: Act as the global subject matter expert for real estate law and contracting, providing insights that mitigate risk and enable growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in complex contract negotiations, ideally involving delivery, operations, or real estate management
Strong experience drafting and interpreting contracts and providing advice on legal, contractual, technical, operational, and financial requirements
Ability to work independently, applying prior experience and knowledge to new challenges
Exceptional organizational skills—you can multitask and balance a complex, demanding workload
Proven ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent legal qualification
Experience in real estate transactions, including leases, colocation agreements, acquisitions, and divestitures
Familiarity with RFP development and response—both as a customer and a bidder
Knowledge of land use planning, tax, utilities, and municipal requirements
Certification or experience in change management or process improvement is a plus
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Disability
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Paid time off
Company
Kyndryl
Kyndryl is an information technology and services company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine Shagoury
Global Chief Technology Officer
David B. Wyshner
Chief Financial Officer
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