legora - Senior Workplace Manager - Design & Build (Global)
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Requirements
• 6–10 years of experience in workplace, commercial construction, or corporate real estate project management • Demonstrated track record of delivering complex fit-out and build-out projects on time and on budget • Strong commercial acumen — comfortable owning a budget, reading a contract, and negotiating with vendors • Experience managing external architects, contractors, and specialist consultants across full project lifecycles • Familiarity with permitting processes, local building codes, and construction administration • Proficiency in project management tools and working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar (Revit a plus) • Clear, direct communicator — equally comfortable on a construction site and in a leadership update • High ownership mindset: you close gaps, flag problems early, and don't wait to be told what to do • Experience delivering projects across multiple geographies or international markets • Background working in-house at a fast-growing tech or SaaS company • Familiarity with WELL, LEED, or BREEAM standards • Experience with FF&E procurement and coordination
Responsibilities
• Own Project Delivery • Lead all phases of workplace construction and fit-out projects: scoping, planning, permitting, procurement, construction, and handover • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and risk registers across all active projects • Hold vendors and contractors accountable to scope, timeline, and quality standards • Ensure design intent is preserved throughout the construction process • Manage External Partners • Serve as the primary point of contact for architects, general contractors, project management consultants, and specialist vendors • Run RFP and vendor selection processes; negotiate contracts and manage commercial relationships • Conduct regular site visits and progress reviews to maintain quality control • Coordinate Internally • Partner with the Real Estate team on site selection, lease negotiation support, and space planning • Work with Workplace Experience to ensure operational readiness at handover • Collaborate with Finance on budget approvals, forecasting, and invoice management • Provide regular project updates to leadership, surfacing risks early and clearly • Drive Standards and Continuous Improvement • Contribute to the development of Legora's global workplace design standards and playbooks • Build and maintain accurate project documentation — drawings, specifications, schedules, and lessons learned • Identify opportunities to improve how we deliver projects — faster, smarter, and with less friction
Benefits
• Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients domestic and internationally. • Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success. • Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily. • In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders. • Medical, Dental & Vision • Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente • HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection) • Dental plans via MetLife • Vision plans via Vision Care • Generous parental leave • Free access to Maven Clinic • Dependent Care FSA • Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents • Life Insurance + STD/LTD • 401(K) with generous company match • Unlimited PTO • Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
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