TripAdvisor provides a unique, global work environment that captures the speed, innovation and excitement of a startup, at a thriving, growing and well-established industry brand. At TripAdvisor, you will be part of a dynamic, fun, and energetic team where you can immediately make meaningful contributions. 

The Real Estate Consultant will report into the Sr. Director of Office Experience and work closely with colleagues, partners, and service providers around the world. S/he will manage the transactions and lease administration for a 700k square-foot leased office portfolio with 35 sites in 25 countries. S/he will be part of the Office Experience (OfficeX) group that oversees TripAdvisor’s dynamic enterprise-wide workplace experience. This position could be based out of either our Needham or Boston office.

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate subject matter expertise to internal groups (legal, accounting, FP&A, etc.) as well as to external partners and real estate professionals.
• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the company’s real estate strategy and objectives are developed and met.
• Develop and prepare reports as needed including critical date reports, portfolio inventories, monthly rent rolls, variance reports, etc. 
• Participate in weekly and monthly conference calls and video conferences.
• Assist in ensuring timely company reporting requirements/compliance with real estate requirements and contract terms.
• Analyze local market data on a forward-looking basis as it relates to existing portfolio and proposed changes. 
• Foster positive relationships with Landlords and Property Management Partners.
• Manage the lease administration function.
  • Oversee lease administration services and the abstract and review of commercial leases.
  • Maintain an accurate, up-to-date database (Lease Harbor/Apex) of all sites and their respective metrics.
  • Review monthly lease-related payments including base rent, sublease rent, CAM charges, real estate taxes and insurance for accuracy.
  • Interface with Accounts Payable (A/P) for review and approval of real estate expenses.
  • Provide quarterly rent forecast updates to FP&A.
• Oversee all transaction management activities
  • Track critical dates and obtain approvals in connection with the negotiations of lease terminations, lease assignments or lease extensions.
  • Maintain an up-to-date status log and deal completion-tracking information.
  • Coordinate and conduct bi-weekly status update calls and all documentation with real estate brokers and partners.
  • Draft letters of intent with brokers for (i) new leases, prepare lease requests and other internal memos.
  • Coordinate legal review with internal and outside real estate counsel.
• Work with Global Real Estate PM to develop Landlord and Tenant Work scopes of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Masters of Corporate Real Estate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing global corporate real estate portfolios of at least 500k square-foot space and at least 20 sites including international locations.
• A strong background in both Lease Administration and Brokerage for commercial real estate.
• Strong experience negotiating international leases.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability / experience creating professional relationships both internally and with external partners and organizations.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Previous experience compiling transactional management activities.

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