At LinkedIn, the Director of Real Estate steers the strategic direction of our global property portfolio, ensuring our physical spaces align with rapid business growth and hybrid work models. Based in our Mountain View headquarters, this role influences site selections for new offices across key tech hubs, balancing employee experience with fiscal discipline. With our workforce spanning continents, your decisions will directly impact operational efficiency and corporate footprint. Day-to-day, spearhead negotiations for high-value leases and purchases in competitive markets like Silicon Valley and beyond. Analyze market trends using tools like CoStar and Argus to forecast needs for 20,000+ employees. Collaborate with finance on capital budgeting, facilities on space utilization, and executive leadership on expansion roadmaps. Oversee vendor relationships for property management, driving initiatives like net-zero building retrofits and flexible workspace designs. Tackle complex projects such as consolidating legacy sites into modern campuses, always prioritizing data-driven outcomes. Candidates bring a bachelor's in finance, business, or real estate, plus 12+ years in commercial real estate, including 7+ in leadership. Proficiency in financial modeling, lease abstraction software, and ESG reporting standards is essential. Familiarity with California zoning laws and tech industry portfolios sets top performers apart. Success demands sharp analytical prowess paired with adept stakeholder influence. Excel in cross-functional partnerships, from legal teams negotiating entitlements to HR shaping workplace strategies. Strategic foresight to anticipate growth pivots, coupled with resilience in high-stakes dealmaking, defines excellence here. LinkedIn thrives on innovation and collaboration within diverse, high-impact teams. Our Mountain View campus offers vibrant amenities amid Bay Area dynamism, with paths for professional growth through internal mobility and leadership programs. Compensation features market-rate base plus performance bonuses, equity, comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and family leave.