Cross-Border Lease & Permitting Lead (Mandarin/English)

YQN LINK; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(K)

PTO

Job summary

YQN is seeking a Bilingual Commercial Lease & Permitting Specialist (Mandarin/English) to support warehouse expansion and lease compliance across the United States. This role coordinates between internal teams, landlords, brokers, outside counsel, and corporate legal across the entire lease lifecycle.

Based in Port Reading, NJ, the role focuses on lease administration, legal coordination, risk management, and permit compliance for warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years in commercial real estate, lease administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. commercial lease structures and negotiation processes.
• Experience coordinating with attorneys, landlords, brokers, or external partners.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional verbal communication in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the commercial lease process for new warehouse locations across the U.S.
• Review LOIs, evaluate business terms including rent and lease term, and prepare financial analyses.
• Coordinate with external counsel and corporate legal teams during lease drafting and negotiations.
• Review legal comments and proposed revisions, identify business impacts, and facilitate negotiations with landlords and brokers.
• Organize negotiation meetings involving landlords, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding lease issues.
• Manage internal approval workflows and execute lease agreements while ensuring final documents reflect negotiated terms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for landlord correspondence, lease notices, and other lease-related documentation.
• Coordinate permitting activities for warehouse facilities across multiple states.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

YQN is seeking a Bilingual Commercial Lease & Permitting Specialist (Mandarin/English) to support warehouse expansion and lease compliance across the United States. This role coordinates between internal teams, landlords, brokers, outside counsel, and corporate legal across the entire lease lifecycle.

Based in Port Reading, NJ, the role focuses on lease administration, legal coordination, risk management, and permit compliance for warehouse operations.