Director of Leasing

Job Description Job Description The Director of Leasing provides strategic leadership and oversight for all leasing activities across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio. This role drives tenant acquisition and retention, oversees negotiations for new and renewal leases, and leads a team of leasing professionals to meet occupancy and revenue goals. The Director partners closely with senior leadership, property management, construction, and marketing teams to ensure that each asset achieves its long-term performance objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement comprehensive leasing strategies to support portfolio performance and financial goals. Analyze market trends, rental rates, and competitive positioning to inform pricing, marketing, and negotiation strategies. Collaborate with senior leadership to establish annual leasing targets and key performance indicators. Team Development and Oversight Lead, coach, and motivate the leasing team to drive productivity, accountability, and professional growth. Monitor leasing pipelines, review deal activity, and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency. Tenant Relations and Business Development Prospect, identify, and secure new tenants through direct outreach and broker engagement. Negotiate lease terms, renewals, amendments, and expansions in alignment with company policies and financial objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the company's market presence. Marketing and Portfolio Support Partner with marketing teams to develop and execute property-specific marketing campaigns, signage, and promotional materials. Collaborate with property management and construction to ensure tenant improvements and build-outs meet lease terms, budgets, and timelines. Participate in industry events and networking opportunities to enhance market visibility and identify new prospects. Financial and Administrative Oversight Conduct market and financial analyses to support deal decisions and long-term planning. Prepare leasing reports, forecasts, and presentations for leadership review. Ensure accuracy and compliance of all lease documentation in partnership with legal counsel. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, preferably across retail, office, or mixed-use assets. Proven success in negotiating and closing commercial leases and renewals. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and team-management abilities. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with understanding of leasing laws, financial metrics, and market trends. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and real estate software (e.g., CoStar, Yardi, CRM systems). High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. About Lincoln Property Company Lincoln Property Company ("Lincoln") is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln's combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. By submitting your information or resume in response to this opportunity, you acknowledge that your personal information will be handled in accordance with Lincoln Property Company's privacy policy. Lincoln Property Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by Lincoln Property Company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Lincoln Property Company will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies. Company Description About Lincoln Property Company Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 510 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 150 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $20 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: Company Description About Lincoln Property Company Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 510 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 150 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $20 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. 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