Senior Manager Real Estate Transactions

Company

Cox Enterprises

Facilities

Real Estate Sr Manager

Sr Manager - Non People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Cox Enterprises is hiring an experienced non-practicing attorney with a strong background in real estate transactions to join our Enterprise Real Estate Transactions team. This role provides a unique opportunity for a legal professional to leverage their real estate expertise outside of traditional legal practice, driving strategic real estate initiatives that directly impact Cox’s business growth.

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate Transactions, this individual will play a key role in shaping and executing real estate strategies across Cox’s business units. The Senior Manager will manage critical lease deadlines, oversee portfolio reviews, and support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) through real estate due diligence and integration efforts. This role offers significant autonomy, allowing for creative problem-solving and strategic execution with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage real estate transactions, including lease renewals, acquisitions, relocations, terminations, buyouts, and property acquisitions/dispositions.

• Conduct real estate due diligence (lease abstracts, survey reviews, environmental studies, etc.) for Cox’s M&A activities.

• Support integration, planning, and execution for newly acquired businesses.

• Collaborate with and direct nationwide brokerage consultants.

• Coordinate legal review and negotiation of transaction documents (leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements, etc.).

• Gather and analyze real estate market data to inform strategic decision-making.

• Develop market overview presentations for internal stakeholders.

• Manage operational real estate transactions, including easements, condemnations, and encroachments.

• Review and interpret lease agreements to guide internal teams.

• Assist in financial analysis to support portfolio strategy decisions.

• Draft lease-related notices and amendments as needed.

Who You Are

You’re a real estate-savvy attorney who enjoys applying legal knowledge in a business-driven environment. You have a strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, contracts, and market dynamics. While you may have stepped away from legal practice, your ability to analyze, negotiate, and manage complex transactions makes you an asset to any real estate team.

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) with 3 years of experience in real estate transactions or a related legal field.

• Experience in corporate M&A transactions is a plus.

• Deep understanding of commercial real estate principles, regulations, and contracts.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Strong attention to detail and an aptitude for strategic thinking.

• Experience presenting to senior management and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Experience with diverse real estate portfolios and growth businesses is a plus.

• Financial analysis skills are a plus but not required.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to apply your real estate legal expertise in a strategic, business-focused role. You’ll work with cross-functional teams, have a tangible impact on Cox’s real estate portfolio, and enjoy the challenge of developing solutions that drive business success. If you’re ready to step beyond legal practice and make a real impact in the corporate real estate space, we’d love to hear from you!

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

 

Salary : $119,600 - $199,400