Carvana

Manager / Senior Manager, Lease Administration & Real Estate Legal Operations

Carvana$110K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; relevant credentials (RPA, CPM, paralegal) preferred.
  • 15+ years in commercial property management or real estate legal operations.
  • Strong legal fluency in reviewing and interpreting real estate documents.
  • Experience in transactional interfaces with deal teams and external counsel.
  • Proven leadership skills with the capability to manage and develop teams.
  • Expertise in lease commencement and site readiness coordination.
  • Advanced proficiency in AI tools for workflow enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead lease administration and property management for Carvana's national portfolio.
  • Build and coach a high-performing property management team.
  • Manage relationships with landlords and escalate critical matters as necessary.
  • Design workflows for compliance and reporting, aiming for efficiency and scalability.
  • Ensure data integrity and accurate portfolio management through system audits.
  • Synthesize real estate data to provide actionable insights on risk and planning.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with stock compensation options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Unique perks including student loan assistance and discounts on vehicles.
  • Robust wellness program focusing on physical and mental health.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill expansion.
Full Job Description
Manager / Senior Manager, Lease Administration & Real Estate Legal Operations

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.
What You'll DoPortfolio Management Leadership
  • Own and lead all lease administration and property management operations for Carvana's national real estate portfolio, ensuring workflows are executed with precision, contractual obligations are tracked proactively, and the function operates at an institutional standard.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team responsible for day-to-day property management execution; set clear performance expectations, provide consistent coaching and feedback, and drive accountability across direct reports and third-party vendors (including PropertyWorks and similar service partners).
  • Serve as the senior relationship owner for landlord communications, escalated counterparty matters, and high-stakes portfolio obligations - representing Carvana as a credible, high-judgment partner in all external interactions.
  • Design and own systems and workflows for COI management, quarterly reporting, CAM reconciliations, rent, tax, and utility payment management, insurance compliance, and all other recurring portfolio management obligations - building for scale and for success, not just maintenance.
  • Oversee portfolio database integrity; audit data input for all new sites and ensure the company's portfolio management platform reflects accurate, current, and complete information at all times.
  • Develop portfolio intelligence - synthesizing data across real estate, analytics, legal, and operations to give leadership clear, actionable visibility into portfolio risk, upcoming obligations, and growth planning inputs.
  • Partner directly with Carvana's Real Estate and Licensing teams to ensure smooth and successful execution of project launches. Align and coordinate cross-functional dependencies when real estate is added to the portfolio to mitigate operational or launch impediments.
Lease & Real Estate Legal Operations
  • Lead review, coordination, or obtaining legal support as needed for landlord-tenant matters, lease renewals or terminations, amendments, and related workflow.
  • Manage easement, encroachment, and right-of-way issues; oversee site improvement approvals for lease compliance, permitting, and landlord consent; and act as the team's point of contact on condemnation and eminent domain matters, coordinating with counsel and appraisers as needed..
  • Escalate strategically on matters that genuinely require it, and build the judgment to know the difference.
  • Conduct comprehensive lease reviews and abstracts; interpret lease provisions with confidence; identify key obligations, rights, and risks; and provide clear, actionable summaries to real estate, legal, and operations stakeholders with sound business judgment and pragmatism.
  • Own estoppel certificates, SNDAs, access requests, subordination agreements, and related legal workflow from initiation through execution - independently managing counterparty relationships, timelines, and documentation, supported by Legal, but run by this team.
  • Partner with Legal Operations to continuously identify legal workflow that can be enhanced, improved, or made more efficient - raising the bar on what this function handles independently and enabling attorney resources to remain focused on highest-complexity matters.
  • Leverage AI tools responsibly, proactively, and with discipline to build tested, reliable work product and increase team throughput across tasks; bring genuine applied proficiency, not surface-level familiarity.
What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. A paralegal certificate, RPA (Real Property Administrator), CPM, or similar professional credential is a meaningful differentiator and will be weighted accordingly.
  • 15+ years of directly relevant experience in commercial property management, real estate legal operations, or a corporate in-house real estate environment with substantial transactional and lease administration exposure. Experience spanning property management, LOI/lease review, and acquisition or disposition support is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated legal fluency: you can independently review, interpret, and identify key terms in leases, legal notices, estoppels, SNDAs, and related real estate documents - including easements, encroachments, right-of-way agreements, site improvement/entitlement matters, and condemnation/eminent domain proceedings - and you have clear, experience-based judgment about when something requires an attorney or an escalation.
  • Transactional interface experience: you have worked alongside deal teams, brokers, and outside counsel in a transactional real estate context. You understand how deals get done and how to begin planning for properties to be added to a portfolio once they are through diligence or approaching lease commencement or closing.
  • Lease commencement and site readiness experience: you have partnered closely with real estate, construction, legal, and operations teams to coordinate lease commencement conditions, monitor site readiness, and work directly with landlords to satisfy lease obligations and critical milestones, enabling timely occupancy and successful site launch.
  • Proven people leadership: you have built, managed, and developed individual contributors or small teams in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment; you set high expectations, provide appropriate support, deliver direct feedback, and hold people to outcomes - not just effort.
  • Independent operator: you execute at a high level under strategic guidance without requiring task-level direction; you make decisions, own outcomes, proactively communicate when course correction is needed, and escalate the right things at the right time.
  • Advanced and applied AI proficiency: not just willingness to learn - a demonstrated track record of building reliable, tested workflows using AI tools to increase the quality and speed of legal and operational work product. This is a real requirement, not a checkbox.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Wrike, G Suite, and comparable platforms.
  • Superior organizational discipline, advanced attention to detail, and the initiative to build and continuously improve systems rather than maintain the status quo.
  • Enthusiasm and capacity to thrive in a rapidly growing, high-performance environment where the role will evolve as the company scales - and where the best people run toward that, not away from it.

What we'll offer in return
  • Full-Time position with a competitive salary and Carvana stock compensation.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • 401K with company match.
  • A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
  • A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
  • Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
  • A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.

Other requirementsTo be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

About Carvana

Founded in 2012 and based in?Phoenix, Carvana’s mission is to change the way people buy cars. By removing the traditional dealership infrastructure and replacing it with technology and exceptional customer service, Carvana offers consumers an intuitive and convenient online car buying and financing platform. Carvana.com enables consumers to quickly and easily shop more than 15,000 vehicles, finance, trade in or sell their current vehicle to Carvana, sign contracts, and schedule as-soon-as-next-day delivery or pickup at one of Carvana’s patented, automated Car Vending Machines.

Carvana Careers

Join the dynamic team at Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, where innovation drives us and leadership thrives. At Carvana, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a pathway to a rewarding career in the automotive and technology industries.

Work You’ll Do

Become a part of Carvana’s commitment to changing the car buying experience by joining our diverse team. We leverage cutting-edge technology and bold innovation to stay ahead in a fast-evolving market. Our team is composed of driven professionals who lead the industry in expertise and are the backbone of our growth and success.

Explore Professional Growth

At Carvana, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth. Our leadership is dedicated to providing extensive training and development programs that empower you to climb the career ladder with confidence. From entry-level positions to senior roles, every team member receives the support and resources they need to excel.

Innovative Work Environment

Our culture is built on a foundation of diversity and inclusion, where every employee’s contribution is valued. Work alongside industry leaders and peers in an environment that celebrates creativity and strategic thinking. Carvana is not just a company; it’s a revolutionary approach to the automotive market.

Join Our Team

Discover a range of employment opportunities at Carvana, from customer service and vehicle operations to software development and marketing. Each position offers a chance to develop skills that are crucial for personal and professional development. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and eager to drive change within the industry.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Carvana internship. Gain invaluable experience, build your resume, and make connections that will open doors to future opportunities. Our internships provide a real-world glimpse into high-level projects and day-to-day operations, preparing interns for full-time roles in their chosen fields.

Benefits and Perks

Carvana cares for its employees by offering competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and provide flexible working arrangements to suit different needs and lifestyles.

Networking and Career Advancement

Enhance your career prospects through Carvana’s robust professional networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within and outside the company to expand your professional network and uncover new career paths.

Stay Connected

Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Carvana Jobs portal. We look for innovative, driven, and collaborative individuals to join our team.

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Learn more about Carvana
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$716.3 million
Industry
Net Income
-$171.1 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+103.7%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
NASDAQ

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