Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Permanent
Compensation: Up to $200,000 base + bonus
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Regional Leasing Strategy & Portfolio Performance
- Develop and execute comprehensive leasing strategies across assigned assets and development projects.
- Evaluate market conditions, competitive assets, and development pipelines to inform pricing, positioning, and deal structuring decisions.
- Identify and pursue high-value tenant opportunities aligned with portfolio objectives and targeted returns.
- Establish target tenant strategies for new development and redevelopment initiatives.
- Drive quarterly and annual leasing performance against established goals.
Transaction Leadership & Deal Structuring
- Lead complex lease negotiations from initial engagement through execution.
- Structure transactions to optimize long-term asset value and financial performance.
- Oversee the full leasing lifecycle, ensuring timely occupancy and rent commencement.
- Guide financial analysis, underwriting, and deal comparisons to support decision-making.
- Partner closely with internal teams to ensure seamless transition from lease execution to operations.
Market Engagement & Business Development
- Serve as a senior representative within the regional life sciences and innovation community.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with brokers, tenants, universities, research institutions, and economic development agencies.
- Oversee brokerage relationships and listing agents to maximize market exposure.
- Participate in high-level pitch presentations and business development initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with Asset Services, Development, and Marketing teams to align leasing strategy with asset positioning and execution.
- Provide executive-level leasing updates, pipeline visibility, and market insights to regional and corporate leadership.
- Ensure accurate tracking of leasing activity, market intelligence, and portfolio performance metrics.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- At least 8 years of progressive leasing or commercial real estate experience with demonstrated leadership of complex transactions.
- Strong expertise in market analysis, financial modeling, and lease structuring.
- Advanced negotiation skills with a track record of driving portfolio performance.
- Proven ability to build and leverage relationships across brokerage, tenant, and institutional networks.
- Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of life sciences, innovation clusters, or technical real estate environments preferred.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including periodic travel to support leasing and market initiatives.
The expected annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 , plus an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, qualifications, skills, location, and other relevant considerations.
- 100% company-paid premiums (top-tier health, dental, and vision plan for you and your family)
- Generous 401(k) profit sharing plan
- Significant paid time off and holiday time
- Paid parental leave
- Generous rewards and recognitions
- Annual Company paid time off for volunteering
- Wellness and fitness incentives
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Life insurance, disability plans, and an Employee Assistance Program