Director of Real Estate and Workplace at Clio

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Legal Technology, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience in workplace, real estate, or facilities leadership roles in global organizations
Proven success managing large-scale office portfolios, lease negotiations, travel programs, and budgets (Opex and CapEx)
Expertise in hybrid work models and employee experience
Exceptional stakeholder and people leadership skills
Experience scaling systems, processes, and teams across regions
Experience in negotiating lease agreements
Spanish is a nice to have

Responsibilities

Define and evolve workplace strategy to support a distributed, hybrid-first workforce
Own the global real estate and travel strategy: portfolio planning, site selection, lease negotiations, corporate travel program oversight, and Opex budget management
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, IT, and Executive leadership to align workplace investments with company growth
Manage vendor relationships and systems that support real estate, workplace, and travel programs, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and employee experience
Lead and develop a global Workplace Experience team including Office Managers, WX Manager, and project staff
Build scalable programs, systems, and standards for consistent, high-quality workplace operations
Foster a culture aligned with philosophy of human and high performing with a focus on inclusion, and continuous improvement
Lead real estate transactions including lease renewals, expansions, and exits
Oversee office moves, build-outs, and decommissions in coordination with internal and external partners
Own CapEx forecasts and manage real estate capital budgets
Own global strategy for occupational health and safety (OHS) standards across all offices, ensuring compliance with local laws and alignment with corporate risk policies
Lead emergency preparedness and business continuity planning in partnership with Risk and Legal
Set and maintain facility maintenance standards, ensuring consistent vendor performance across locations
Oversee physical security, including access control systems, and visitor management
Act as escalation point for incident management, supporting local teams through resolution and root cause analysis
Design the long-term vision for how we collaborate across remote, hybrid, and in-office teams in partnership with the Director of Employee Experience
Drive programs and policies that support engagement and intentional gatherings (including onsites and anchor days), and effective space utilization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Lease NegotiationReal Estate Portfolio ManagementSite SelectionSpace PlanningCapEx BudgetingVendor ManagementBudget ManagementOccupational Health and SafetyTeam LeadershipHybrid Workplace Strategy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Director of Real Estate and Workplace role?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience in workplace, real estate, or facilities leadership roles in global organizations, along with proven success managing large-scale office portfolios and lease negotiations.

Is this a remote or hybrid position?

The role supports a distributed, hybrid-first workforce, involving leadership of global office footprints and workplace strategy balancing hybrid collaboration.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The position leads a global Workplace Experience team including Office Managers, WX Manager, and project staff.

What is the company culture like at Clio?

Clio fosters a culture aligned with a philosophy of human and high performing, with a focus on inclusion and continuous improvement.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 10+ years in global workplace or real estate leadership, experience managing large-scale portfolios and leases, and the ability to lead high-performing teams while shaping hybrid work strategies.

Clio

Legal practice management software provider

About Clio

Clio provides legal practice management software that helps law firms operate more efficiently. Its two main products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, serve different purposes: Clio Grow enhances the client intake process and engagement, while Clio Manage allows firms to organize tasks, manage cases, handle documents, and process payments in one platform. Clio caters to a diverse clientele, from solo practitioners to large firms, and operates on a subscription model, charging users monthly or annually for access to its software. The goal of Clio is to improve the efficiency of legal practices and reduce administrative burdens, ultimately supporting their growth.

Burnaby, CanadaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$1,279.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

LegalIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity

401k

Parental leave options and stipend

Flexible paid time off

Stipend to support WFH

Various wellness benefitsand programs

Risks

Emerging AI-driven legal tech startups could challenge Clio's market share.

Staying private may limit Clio's access to public market capital.

Significant investment in AI and expansion may strain Clio's resources.

Differentiation

Clio offers a comprehensive suite for law firm management, including client intake and payments.

Clio's products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, streamline operations for legal professionals.

Clio's cloud-based platform supports solo practitioners and large law firms alike.

Upsides

Clio raised $900M in 2024, marking the largest Canadian software funding round.

Clio plans to enhance AI capabilities and expand into international markets.

Clio's subscription model generates $200M in annual recurring revenue.

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