Senior Manager, Retail Real Estate - Europe

Senior Manager, Retail Real Estate - Europe

Senior Manager, Retail Real Estate - Europe

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Job Description

Are you passionate about Retail Real Estate? Are you ready to take the next step in your real estate career and help drive success across a global portfolio? We look forward to hearing from you!

The LEGO Group is seeking a Real Estate Senior Manager to support the execution of ongoing portfolio strategies, drive lease renewals, and coordinate the finalisation of approved lease agreements. Bring your retail and lease negotiation skills to the table and join our global Retail Development team.

Please note: This position will be based in London and will follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remotely. Relocation support is not offered.

Core Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Lease Execution

1. Take approved leases to the finish line by driving execution processes post-Real Estate Committee (REC) approval, ensuring alignment with business timelines and priorities.
2. Coordinate LOIs and landlord communications, ensuring leases are finalised efficiently.
3. Support ongoing portfolio decisions, including lease renewals, extensions and other critical actions.
4. Partner with external landlords, brokers, and real estate partners to ensure lease terms align with our business objectives.

Lease Standards & Reporting

1. Manage key lease documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and critical dates.
2. Maintain an accurate and updated lease portfolio using company software and tools.
3. Support with periodic reviews of the portfolio to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
4. Monitor and supervise critical lease milestones, such as notice periods, rent issues, and expiry dates, to avoid missed deadlines and ensure timely decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration

1. Work closely with internal teams-Footprint Strategy, Retail Design, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Retail Operations-to support decision-making and lease implementation.
2. Facilitate timely communication with all collaborators to keep projects on schedule and aligned with business priorities.

Do you have what it takes?

1. Proven experience managing lease portfolios, including renewals, extensions and critical date tracking.
2. Strong understanding of Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease terms, risk mitigation, and finalising agreements in collaboration with internal collaborators.
3. Experience managing multiple real estate projects simultaneously, from approval to execution, with attention to timelines and results.
4. Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
5. Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in lease documentation, critical date management and reporting.
6. A self-starter mentality with a focus on achieving goals and driving lease execution to completion.
7. Thrives in a collaborative environment that values trust, support, and open communication, contributing positively to a team culture where everyone succeeds together.

What's in it for you?

1. Family Care Leave: We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
2. Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
3. Wellbeing: We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
4. Colleague Discount: We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
5. Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

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About Us

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, and having fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow".