Leasing Associate

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Leasing Associate reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Leasing Associate oversees the efficiency of NMHC’s overall real estate holdings across all campuses. The Associate is responsible for driving associated with the NM Real Estate Portfolio and/or other related transactions from inception through signature. The Associate monitors lease-critical dates for both owned and leased properties and coordinates with Real Estate Strategy to ensure effective space utilization within the context of NM’s short term and long term real estate strategy. The associate will facilitate review and analysis related to lease buyouts, distressed tenants, due diligence activities and other related matters. The Associate possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and possesses a customer service orientation, meticulous attention to detail and excellent team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing transactions associated with the NM Real Estate Portfolio and/or other related Transactions, including new leases, renewals, amendments, timeshares, notices and other agreements.
• Monitors and manages lease critical dates in both owned and leased spaces.
• Drives all leasing activities from critical date through lease signature.
• Communicates and negotiates lease terms with the assistance of NMHC Office of General Counsel.
• Interfaces with Real Estate Strategy, Property Operations, Facilities, and Project Management to ensure seamless real estate services across NMHC functions.
• Communicates with and influences both internal and external groups who interact with the Real Estate Management processes.
• Supports the financial process and reporting requirements for the leasing function and supports the development of revenue budgets.
• Facilitates review and analysis related to purchase agreements, lease buyouts, distressed tenants, due diligence activities and other related matters; develops and presents recommendations.
• Recommends strategic real estate efficiency, cost savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Mitigates and escalates project risk as appropriate and in a timely fashion.

Additional Functions:

• Other responsibilities as designated in support of organizational priorities and projects, which may include new acquisitions, dispositions, corporate restructuring or growth-related initiatives.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five (3-5) years of solid business experience, preferably with experience in Real Estate, Finance or Legal related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
• Proven experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient MS Excel and PowerPoint user

Preferred:

• Expert MS Excel user (Statistical Analysis, Charting, Advanced Formulas)
• Experience with Real Estate Financial systems
• Strong negotiating skills

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.