Barnes & Noble

Lease Administrator

Barnes & Noble$100K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in retail real estate, lease administration, or property management.
  • Strong knowledge of real estate documents including leases and purchase contracts.
  • Excellent organizational and negotiation skills regarding lease issues and renewals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with lease tracking software preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law preferred; certification as a Notary is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform lease checks and provide feedback to outside counsel on new store leases.
  • Submit new store leases and amendments for execution, ensuring compliance with approved terms.
  • Draft confirmations of lease terms for new store openings.
  • Enter lease information into the real estate database, including key financial and contractual data.
  • Maintain and update the lease tracking database and status reports such as Estoppel and SNDA.
  • Assist in drafting legal documents like amendments and certificates.
  • Review lease provisions for the real estate team and assist in disputes.

Benefits

  • Employee discount.
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
  • Sick pay.
  • Paid time off including paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision).
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Position Overview:
The Lease Administrator will maintain and update our lease tracking database and will prepare lease abstracts for review by senior management. You will be responsible for reviewing leased and owned property documents and entering financial and contractual obligations into the Real Estate Database, as well as compiling and maintaining critical location data, including financial and contractual obligations and status reports as part of the lease administration process.

Position Responsibilities:
• Perform Lease checks and provide comments to Outside Counsel on New Store Leases and Renewal Amendments and other Agreements.
• Submit New Store Leases and Amendments/Agreements for execution and deliver to Landlord for execution, ensuring all proper approvals have been obtained and submitted documents align with approved Proformas and approved deal terms (Letters of Intent, Etc.).
• Draft Notice of Lease (Confirmation of Lease term dates/square Footage/Rent Commencement Date) for delivery to Landlord for execution upon new store opening.
• Interpret and enter Lease information on all fully executed documents, including term, rental payments, CAM, RET and percentage rent and other critical dates into the Real Estate database.
• Maintain and update Lease Tracking database, and other reports, including Estoppel & SNDA status report as necessary.
• Assist in drafting legal documents on approved company forms, including amendments, letter agreements, estoppel certificates and Subordination Non-Disturbance Agreements.
• Review and interpret Lease provisions for the Real Estate team, Facilities and Occupancy Accounting in any Landlord/Tenant disputes.
• Update and maintain various reports related to renewal options, kick-outs, co-tenancy and allowance funds as necessary.
• Respond to Landlord default notices and other Landlord correspondence.
• Review and track Leases for Co-tenancy conditions and remedies such as rent reductions and termination rights that may be available and follow up as necessary to ensure the company avails itself of all remedies available.
• Communicate and follow-up with Landlords regarding the status of Leases, Amendments, Estoppel Certificates and Subordination Non-Disturbance Agreements.
• Provide administrative support such as distribution and filing of documents.

Position Requirements:
• Strong knowledge of Real Estate documents, including but not limited to, Leases, Purchase Contracts, REA Agreements, SNDA's, Estoppels, and Letters of Default.
• Strong organizational skills and negotiation skills relative to lease issues, renewals and subleasing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of lease tracking software (such as AMT) preferred.

Position Qualifications:
• At least 5 years of experience in retail, real estate, lease administration, accounting, auditing, property management and leasing. Real estate paralegal experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law preferred
• Current Notary License a plus

This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in our NYC office.

An employee in this position can expect a starting rate of between $100,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefits may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.

About Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a bookseller company that operates mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores. The company was founded in 1917 by Charles Barnes and G. Clifford Noble and is headquartered in New York City. Barnes & Noble is known for its large selection of books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as its cafe and music section. The company also sells e-books and e-readers through its Nook Digital division. Barnes & Noble has struggled in recent years due to competition from online retailers and the rise of e-books. The company has closed many of its stores and has shifted its focus to its online business.
Learn more about Barnes & Noble
Size
3,270 employees
Market Cap
$82.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$127.7 million
Founded
1873
5 Year Trend
-4%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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