Head of Facilities & Real Estate Strategy

Job Description

Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera 

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.

As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is based in either our New Jersey or Philadelphia offices and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week.
 

Overview: As Head of Facilities & Real Estate Strategy, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global office portfolio strategy. This role serves as the primary leader for Litera’s global real estate footprint, driving strategic planning, space optimization, and investment decisions that align with business objectives and support organizational growth.  The successful candidate will leverage data analytics, business intelligence, and cross-functional leadership to ensure Litera’s facilities deliver exceptional employee experiences and operational excellence at scale. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Global Office Strategy & Portfolio Optimization 

• Lead the strategic planning and optimization of Litera’s global office portfolio to align with business objectives.  

• Analyze employee attendance patterns and workplace utilization data to inform space planning, office design, and footprint optimization across all locations.  

• Make enterprise-level recommendations on office investments, renovations, expansions, consolidations, or relocations based on business needs and market intelligence.  

• Oversee capital planning and budgeting for facilities investments, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and ROI. 

Enterprise Facilities Leadership 

• Act as the global point of contact for all facilities-related matters with local facility leads, property managers, contractors, and vendors to ensure operational alignment. 

• Lead change management initiatives to support hybrid work models, organizational transformation, and evolving workplace needs. 

• Partner with executive leadership, HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure facilities strategy supports business priorities and talent objectives. 

Global Real Estate & Vendor Management 

• Direct global lease negotiations, property acquisitions/dispositions, and strategic vendor partnerships. 

• Oversee relationships with landlords, brokers, and service providers, ensuring alignment with Litera’s standards and strategic objectives.  

• Manage risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements across diverse jurisdictions. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field. 

• 8+ years of experience ma