Retail Lease Lead — Growth & Compliance

La-Senza; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

La-Senza, based in Columbus, OH, is hiring a Lease Administrator to lead North America retail lease administration. You will manage rent, CAM, renewals, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and partnering with Operations, Finance, and Facilities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lease administration for multi-unit retail, strong Excel skills, and is comfortable interpreting lease language. Growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of lease administration experience, preferably in multi-unit retail.
• Strong understanding of commercial retail lease terms, CAM, and percentage rent.
• Experience with lease administration software such as Visual Lease, CoStar Real Estate Manager, LeaseQuery, MRI, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and numerical accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a lean environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and maintain lease data (rent, term, options, CAM, co-tenancy).
• Track renewals, expirations, notices, and rent escalations; notify leadership.
• Process monthly rent, CAM, real estate tax, insurance, and percentage rent with AP.
• Review and audit CAM, tax, and insurance reconciliations; dispute overcharges.
• Prepare monthly and annual sales reports to landlords as required by lease terms.
• Maintain organized lease repository (amendments, estoppels, SNDAs).
• Serve as primary contact for landlords and property managers.
• Partner with Facilities on repair and maintenance responsibilities.
• Support Finance with ASC 842 lease accounting and occupancy reporting.
• Support openings, relocations, renewals, and closures; date tracking.
• Monitor lease compliance (hours, signage, use clauses, insurance).
• Prepare portfolio reporting on occupancy costs and expirations.
• Develop and improve lease administration processes and controls.

Skills

Lease administration

ASC 842 knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Visual Lease

CoStar Real Estate Manager

LeaseQuery

MRI

Job description

La-Senza, based in Columbus, OH, is hiring a Lease Administrator to lead North America retail lease administration. You will manage rent, CAM, renewals, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and partnering with Operations, Finance, and Facilities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in lease administration for multi-unit retail, strong Excel skills, and is comfortable interpreting lease language. Growth opportunities available.