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Posted date: Aug 28, 2025
Location: Kirkland, WA
Level: Director
Estimated salary: $258,000
Range: $214,000 - $302,000
Description
Develop relationships with key industry stakeholders and third-party data center asset owners. Maintain a real-time understanding of market trends, and availability of assets that could fit both Google’s immediate needs, and long-term leases capacity needs. Lead and mentor a team of Strategic Negotiators, fostering their growth and development to support organizational goals. Lead discussions and business development engagements. Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with team members and cross-functional partners to work toward shared goals.Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond supporting search. As Google's products and services scale the globe, the Acquisitions and Development team, within Google Global Infrastructure (GGI), works behind the scenes managing a real estate portfolio, while securing future physical space that allows Google’s growth. As a Strategic Negotiator, Head of Leasing, you will work with specific project teams on discussing agreements, managing vendor and partner relationships, and presenting agreement recommendations to our TGGI leadership. The company will rely on you to secure capacity that will impact core business operations and build a foundation for continued success.
In this role, you will be responsible to fill immediate-term business needs, as well as developing a long-term plan for how, and under what circumstances the company should approach leasing third-party assets to meet demand. You will also manage a team of strategic negotiators that will lead on agreements and manage portfolios of leased assets, which includes serving as the point of contact for lessors and third-party data center partnerships. As a manager, a critical requirement will be to create and maintain a collaborative culture that delivers quality solutions and innovative products.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $214,000-$302,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 14 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.8 years of experience leading contract or leasing negotiations or business development within the industrial or data center real estate sector.Experience in people management.Experience with government relations or industrial real estate development for projects in the Americas.Preferred qualifications:Master's degree in Law.Experience leading complex and scalable cross-functional programs.Experience writing legal documents.Experience with any of the following: triple net leases, build-to-suit development, site selection projects, real estate/land evaluation, acquisition, site due diligence, development agreements, construction, managing utility agreements or telecommunications infrastructure.Experience with real estate markets across North and South America.Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 14 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.8 years of experience leading contract or leasing negotiations or business development within the industrial or data center real estate sector.Experience in people management.Experience with government relations or industrial real estate development for projects in the Americas.Check out other jobs at Google.