Senior Leasing Associate

North American Properties, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Last Mile Investments seeks a Senior Leasing Associate to lead leasing, merchandising, and value-creation strategies across a national portfolio of assets. The role reports to Asset Management and drives negotiations, budgeting, and submarket insights while coordinating with brokers, tenants, and internal teams.

Travel is required; the position emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage high-volume transactions within an owner-operator platform focused on value-add

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of retail leasing experience with ownership/operator exposure.
• Proven track record in high-value transactions.
• Ability to lead leasing strategy and mentor juniors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead leasing, merchandising, and value-creation strategy for a regional portfolio.
• Direct and manage third-party leasing relationships across multiple markets.
• Negotiate and finalize LOIs, leases, renewals, and amendments.
• Oversee renewal documents and review work from leasing associates.
• Lead portfolio reviews with tenants and present findings to Asset Management.
• Own annual budgeting for vacancies and renewals.
• Collaborate with Asset Management and Acquisitions to assess submarket trends.
• Set annual and quarterly leasing goals and report progress.
• Mentor leasing associates and develop team capabilities.
• Represent the company with brokers and tenants at senior level.
• Travel required.

Skills

Retail leasing

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

Senior Leasing Associate

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Last Mile Management

Reporting To: Corrine Cecil

Description

The Senior Leasing Associate / Director of Leasing at Last Mile Investments leads the execution of leasing, merchandising, and value-creation strategies across a national portfolio of 30+ retail assets in major U.S. markets. Reporting to the Vice President of Leasing, this role directs third‑party broker relationships, oversees the negotiation of LOIs, new leases, renewals, and amendments, and takes ownership of portfolio reviews and annual vacancy and renewal budgeting for an assigned region. The position requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to manage a high volume of transactions while mentoring associates and coordinating among brokers, tenants, internal teams, and vendors. This role partners closely with Leasing, Acquisitions, and Operations leadership to shape submarket strategy, assess market rents, risks, and opportunities, and inform investment decisions. This is a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented role within an owner‑operator platform focused on value‑add neighborhood retail centers, with travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the leasing, merchandising, and value creation strategy for a region of a national portfolio of assets, with accountability for regional leasing performance.
• Direct and manage third-party leasing relationships across multiple states and markets.
• Negotiate and finalize letters of intent, new leases, renewals, and other amendments, including higher-value and more complex transactions.
• Oversee the drafting of renewal documents and amendments, and review/approve work product from leasing associates.
• Lead portfolio reviews with tenants and present findings and recommendations to Asset Management leadership.
• Own the annual budgeting process for vacancies and renewals in partnership with the Asset Management Team.
• Partner with Asset Management and Acquisition Teams to shape our understanding of sub‑market trends, market rents, opportunities, risks, and other vital assessments for properties under contract and existing assets.
• Set and drive annual and quarterly leasing goals in partnership with the Asset Management Team, and report progress to senior leadership.
• Mentor and provide guidance to leasing associates, helping develop team capabilities and best practices.
• Represent LMI in broker and tenant relationships at a senior level, strengthening the firm’s market presence and deal flow.

Travel required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2‑8 years of retail leasing experience, in volume, preferably with experience within an owner/operator. Title and scope of responsibility will be commensurate with experience level (Senior Leasing Associate or Director of Leasing).
• Demonstrated track record of leading leasing strategy and managing complex, high-value transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and prioritize assignments while delivering consistent quality work.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and mentor junior team members.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, including with senior brokers and tenants.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

Last Mile Investment’s Senior Leasing Associate / Director of Leasing position will include a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, and 401(k). It will provide a competitive salary based on the candidate’s experience.