Director Lease Administration

A career at ARA offers you the opportunity to be a part of a growing national private equity real estate investment manager with approximately $10 billion in assets under management. We create a work environment where you can advance shared goals and be recognized for your contributions, expertise, and dedication.

ARA is seeking an experienced lease administration manager for its commercial real estate portfolio whose responsibilities include tracking and maintaining all lease information and coordinating with various internal departments and third parties to ensure lease compliance across the organization. Based in ARA’s Los Angeles headquarters, you will review a large volume of lease packages and related management and service agreements.

The qualified candidate will be an energetic person, ready to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. The Director, Lease Administration will assist in the final review before the execution of leases and will oversee all related communication. High attention to detail and the ability to decipher information within commercial leases is critical.

• Support the asset management team in the review and negotiation of Leases, Property Management Agreements, Leasing Services Agreements and other Asset Management related documents.
• Ensure compliance with ARA’s lease process through review of lease packages prepared by outside counsel or by ARA’s asset management team.
• Manage document flow, legal tracking, and legal document intake. Responsible for drafting lease notices and letters; estoppels, SNDA’s, landlord consent letter, requests, renewal notices, and other documents.

You have a business or legal degree and over three years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: real estate, paralegal, legal administration, contract management, asset management, or lease administration. A successful candidate thrives on challenge and significant responsibility and can take critical feedback and make it actionable.

ARA creates opportunities for professional development and collaboration. We provide a competitive base compensation and incentives package as well as a mix of other benefits to help plan for retirement, stay healthy, and maintain a positive work-life balance.

If you want to be a part of a dynamic and passionate team and learn from some of the most talented real estate professionals in the industry, click Apply Now!