Ogletree Deakins · 1 day ago
Director of Real Estate & Infrastructure
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expOgletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The Director of Infrastructure & Real Estate provides strategic direction for the firm's global real estate portfolio and major change projects, leading a team to optimize the firm's physical and operational infrastructure while implementing the sustainability plan.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop business cases for new real estate portfolio projects, analyzing costs, benefits, and strategic value to inform management decisions, and prepare written reports summarizing recommendations for approval by firm leadership, including the Board
Lead and execute projects related to the firm’s real estate portfolio and major firm-wide change initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget and with appropriate cross-departmental collaboration and are implemented with a consistent approach to the firm’s values and standards across geographies and offices
Partner with the COO and other senior leaders to implement and monitor the firm’s sustainability plan
Manage the firm's real estate portfolio by optimizing space utilization consistent with the changing needs of the business, tracking performance, negotiating leases, and managing vendor/broker relationships to reduce costs and maximize value
Develop and maintain metrics to measure and report on real estate and project portfolio performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership
Meet or exceed legal industry standard for real estate costs compared to firm revenue
Manage project budgets, tracking actual costs against forecasts and making necessary adjustments
Identify, recommend, and manage selection of properties for tours, test fits, construction estimates, and financial comparability of all economic terms in lease proposals
Provide strategic insight and support throughout the real estate portfolio management process, including RFPs to landlords, preparation of counteroffers, and lease negotiations to maximize opportunities and reduce costs for the firm
Develop and maintain a platform for visibility of firmwide projects and project status accessible to firm leadership
Provide leadership to project teams and collaborate with department heads to identify and implement efficiency improvements
Frequent travel will be required to evaluate properties, oversee construction projects, and meet with key stakeholders across more than 60 global locations, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of management or consulting experience in a legal or professional services environment
Proven leadership and change management experience, including managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively and collaboratively with all levels of the firm and external vendors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in developing business cases and using metrics to demonstrate return on investment
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, drive results, and facilitate solutions in a collaborative environment
Proven ability to build and develop strong and trusting professional relationships
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Document Management System, expense, and billing systems
Preferred
MBA or other advanced degree
Project Management Professional certification or willingness to obtain it
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) matching program
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Ogletree Deakins
Ogletree Deakins is a labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.43MKey Investors
Invest Northern Ireland
2021-09-07Grant· $0.43M
Leadership Team
David Zimbrick
Chief Financial Officer
David Boland
Chief Knowledge Officer
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