Director - Real Estate

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
Based in Mumbai or Bengaluru, the Director - Real Estate will be responsible for leading the company's real estate acquisition and expansion strategy across India.
  • India's leading premium flexible workspace operators
  • Opportunity to lead the organization's real estate growth strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a leading premium flexible workspace and managed office space provider with a strong presence across India's key business centres. With a portfolio spanning multiple cities and millions of square feet of operational space, the company partners with enterprises of all sizes to deliver innovative, scalable, and experience-driven workplace solutions.

Job Description

  • The role will own the end-to-end real estate transaction lifecycle, from market identification and feasibility assessment through negotiation, execution, and portfolio optimization, ensuring the company's growth objectives are supported by a high-quality and strategically located real estate portfolio.
  • The incumbent will proactively identify expansion opportunities through market research, demographics analysis, competitor benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement. They will evaluate potential sites and transactions from a commercial, financial, operational, and strategic perspective, conducting detailed market assessments, financial modelling, business case development, and investment analysis to support decision-making.
  • A key responsibility of the role will be leading complex lease and acquisition negotiations with developers, institutional landlords, asset owners, and brokers to secure commercially attractive terms while mitigating business risks. The Director will oversee all aspects of due diligence, deal structuring, legal documentation, and approval processes, working closely with internal legal, finance, operations, and leadership teams to ensure timely transaction closure.
  • Beyond acquisitions, the role will be accountable for managing and optimizing the existing real estate portfolio, identifying opportunities for renewals, consolidations, relocations, renegotiations, and cost efficiencies. The individual will build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, including developers, investors, IPCs, property consultants, and landlords, to establish a sustainable pipeline of opportunities across target markets.
  • As a senior leader, the Director will lead and develop a high-performing real estate team, establish robust governance and reporting mechanisms, and provide strategic insights to executive leadership on market trends, portfolio performance, emerging opportunities, and risks. The role requires a strong combination of commercial acumen, financial expertise, negotiation skills, and market knowledge to drive scalable portfolio growth aligned with the company's long-term business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10-13 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, brokerage, leasing, real estate finance, portfolio management, or corporate real estate.
  • Proven track record of independently leading large-scale real estate transactions and multi-city expansion programs.
  • Strong expertise in financial modelling, investment analysis, deal evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
  • Experience managing relationships with developers, institutional landlords, IPCs, property consultants, and brokerage networks across major markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams while influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional business leaders.
  • Deep understanding of commercial real estate market dynamics, lease structures, due diligence processes, and transaction management.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead real estate operations in Bengaluru Urban.
  • Work in a professional and varied industry.
  • Attractive compensation package.



If you're ready to bring your expertise to this role, please apply.

Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085307

Job summary

Function
Property
Sub Sector
Corporate Real Estate
What is your area of specialisation?
Property & Construction
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085307

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