Senior Vice President of Leasing at Bridge33 Capital in Seattle, WA

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Bridge33 Capital is a rapidly growing, vertically integrated real estate private equity firm specializing in open-air retail real estate. Poised to launch its next fund—a pivotal milestone—the Company remains dedicated to driving value at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Leasing, to lead and execute leasing strategies across the Company’s portfolio. Partnering closely with our Asset Management team, this role will drive portfolio value, maximize occupancy, and directly impact our bottom line. This is an in-person role based in our Seattle office. Come make your mark as an integral part of Bridge33 Capital!

MISSION

We build relationships and create value where others don’t.

KEY PRINCIPLES

We’re Better Together | We’re Here to Serve | We crush our egos, and we have empathy for teammates | We stay positive | We embrace accountability, and we champion results.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head of Leasing, managing leasing professionals across a national platform in 25 states.
• Develop and implement asset-specific leasing strategies for stabilized, value-add, and opportunistic retail assets to drive NOI and maximize investor returns throughout US portfolio.
• Leverage an established network of national retailers, franchises, brokers, and tenant representatives to source new prospects and execute anchor, junior anchor, and inline leases.
• Recruit, mentor, and directly manage the internal leasing team (including Directors, Managers and Associates). Set clear individual performance metrics, foster a high-accountability sales culture, and actively coach team members on complex deal structuring, negotiation tactics, and relationship management to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Select, contract, and actively manage third-party leasing brokerage teams. Establish clear performance metrics, holding teams accountable to leasing timelines and pro-forma targets.
• Oversee and collaborate on the underwriting, structuring, and final negotiation of complex retail leases, including specialized clauses (e.g., co-tenancy, exclusives, percentage rent, kick-outs, and radius restrictions).
• Partner with Asset Management to align leasing activity with property business plans on an on-going basis.
• Assist Investments during due diligence by validating market assumptions, market rents, and tenant creditworthiness.
• Review and analyze lease economics using Excel. Present financial analyses, Net Present Value (NPV) calculations, and tenant credit profiles to the Investment team for approval.
• Report directly to and work closely with the EVP of Real Estate Operations and Strategy to ensure investor returns and company goals and objectives are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8–12+ years of sophisticated commercial real estate leasing experience, with a strict focus on retail assets (strip centers, power centers, lifestyle centers, or urban retail). Experience within a PE firm, REIT, or top-tier institutional developer is highly preferred.
• Proven history of closing deals with major national and regional retail tenants, with a deep understanding of current retail market trends and experiential retail shifts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for underwriting lease economics and calculating financial returns and deal metrics.
• Expert understanding of retail lease language, legal structures, and the financial impact of restrictive covenants.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. An MBA or MS in Real Estate is a plus.
• Must be passionate about managing and developing a high performing team.

Company Culture Note: As a private equity firm, we operate in a fast-paced, growing, high-stakes environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses an "owner’s mindset," thrives under performance-driven metrics, and can seamlessly pivot between high-level investment strategy and granular lease negotiations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the executive management team.
• Opportunity to build your own team.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plan with Company match.
• 11 paid holidays.

The annual salary range for this role is $225,000-$325,000 plus an annual performance based bonus

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Bridge33 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department at hr.requests@bridge33capital.com.