Associate Director of Real Estate

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$164,628 - $275,004

About The Position

The Real Estate team has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director to join their team. Finance, Planning and Budgeting (FPB) offers an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director in our Real Estate department. This senior-level position reports directly to the Executive Director of Real Estate. The Associate Director plays a pivotal role in overseeing the legal and business aspects of real estate transactions and asset management to advance the University's strategic objectives. The Associate Director leads strategy and operations related to legal services and contract documentation for UW Real Estate. This senior-level position collaborates closely with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, law firms appointed as Special Assistant Attorneys General counsel, and other key campus partners. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Real Estate, the Associate Director contributes to the University's strategic goals by securing optimal legal and financial terms and conditions for real estate transactions and asset stewardship, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and risk management protocols.

Requirements

Juris doctor law degree and minimum 5 years of experience working in commercial real estate, transactions, and contracts including ground leases and other complex deal structures.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills along with analytical problem-solving to balance legal compliance and risk with strategic and operational objectives.
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team environment to accomplish multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Aptitude for focus on detail with clear and accurate legal documentation and other written or presentation materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with non-profit and/or governmental agencies or institutions of higher education.
Ability to interpret real estate market data and apply to transactions, with skill in financial analysis.
Sound business judgment with management experience.

Responsibilities

Utilize expertise, research, and consultation to ensure that real estate transactions, asset stewardship, and business operations achieve institutional objectives while mitigating risk.
Provide direction and oversight of contracts and associated documentation for UW Real Estate (UWRE) to ensure appropriate content, validity of terms, accuracy and clarity, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations, in consultation with legal counsel.
Negotiating with external parties, reviewing financial terms, and performing critical analysis of overall business objectives.
Provide guidance and professional insight to support decision-making and advance the strategic goals of University asset management.
Oversee legal operations by working closely with legal counsel to ensure that transactions achieve financial objectives and strategic impact.
Support a broad portfolio of real estate transactions and assets, including matters with valuations reaching several hundred million dollars.
Contribute to the excellence of UW Real Estate (UWRE) and its reputation for outstanding customer service.
Promote organizational effectiveness through the application of high standards for accuracy, fairness, ethical conduct, and policy adherence.
Develop training materials and presentations to enhance knowledge of legal and risk management best practices.
Provide expert professional guidance related to real property stewardship, management, and operations.
Mentor law student interns, other student interns, and employees.
Represent the University in professional organizations, conferences, and industry events.
Serve on internal University committees, as needed.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within UW Facilities.
Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, camaraderie, and innovation within UWRE and across the UW Facilities organization.
May include a variety of other real estate related responsibilities including leading specific projects as determined by the Executive Director of UWRE.