Job Description
REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS MANAGER
Req #: 232441
Department: UW FACILITIES: REAL ESTATE
Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $11,600 - $16,330 per month
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
UW Facilities has an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager in our Real Estate department. This senior level position reports directly to the Executive Director of Real Estate. The UW Real Estate (UWRE) team handles property transactions, asset management, project management, finance and accounting, and data management, with real estate services provided to all three UW campuses (Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell), medical centers, research field stations, biological preserves, and various off-campus and international locations.
The Contracts Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the legal aspects of real estate transactions. This senior-level position collaborates closely with the University’s division of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General and external legal counsel. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Real Estate, the Contracts Manager contributes to the strategic objectives of the University by ensuring optimal legal and financial terms and conditions for real estate transactions and asset stewardship while ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and risk management protocols.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Contracts Manager is integral to achieving the best possible terms and conditions for real estate transactions and asset stewardship, while ensuring University-wide consistency with respect to policy compliance, legal review, adherence to local/state/federal laws as well as risk management. The Contracts Manager serves an essential role as a team member with UWRE colleagues and other departments of the University.
Contracts Management (70%)
Oversee all legal contracts and associated documents for UWRE to ensure appropriate content, validity of terms, accuracy and clarity, and conformance with policy and regulations.
Reviewing documents negotiated and prepared by asset managers and project managers for real estate transactions, tenant improvements and other construction projects.
Negotiating terms in legal agreements.
Coordinating with the Attorney General’s Office and/or external legal counsel.
Participating as a critical team-member on major transactions, including complex Public Private Partnerships and ground leases.
Drafting and updating templates for legal documents used frequently by UWRE.
Legal Analysis & Advice (20%)
Provide legal analysis and leadership of team engaging with Attorney General’s Office and external legal counsel for legal advice in a variety of areas.
Provide advice for business decisions related to management of UW properties based on legal analysis.
Propose and draft policies to guide business operations and management decisions to mitigate legal and operational risks.
Leadership (5%)
Contribute to the excellence of UWRE and its reputation for outstanding customer service.
Develop training materials and presentations to enhance knowledge of best practices.
Provide expert professional guidance for real property stewardship, management, and operations.
Mentor law student interns and other student employees.
Represent the University in professional organizations, conferences, and events.
Additional Duties (5%)
May include a variety of other real estate related responsibilities including leading specific projects as determined by the Executive Director of UWRE.
Core Competencies:
Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
Be responsive and accountable
Use interpersonal skills to navigate projects through a complex collaborative institution
Maintain a positive and success-oriented attitude
Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous
Exhibit a responsible work ethic
Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
Continuously promote a safe work environment
Requirements include:
Licensed attorney with juris doctor degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience working in commercial real estate, transactions, and contracts including ground leases and other complex deal structures.
Able to independently work on multiple projects, prioritize, follow up and bring to conclusion.
Strong negotiation and communication skills: listening, written, phone, and in-person.
Quick to learn and adapt to new processes.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to work a hybrid (both office and telework) work schedule.
Must be able to work in an open office environment.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or
[email protected].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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