Manager, Lease Compliance & Analysis

Overview

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Manager, Lease Compliance & Analysis, to join our team. The Manager will oversee a small team of analysts and focus on the lease administration process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in managing lease agreements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective team management abilities. Additionally, we are looking for someone with a continuous improvement mindset who can act as a thought leader within the organization, driving innovative solutions and best practices in lease management. This job requires the candidate to be in office at least 3 days per week at our Chestnut Hill, MA office.

What to expect

• Leadership Development. Manage and mentor a small team of analysts to cultivate a high-performance culture, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Strategic Oversight. Oversee the administration of lease agreements, including abstracting, tracking, and maintaining lease data.
• Compliance Excellence. Ensure rigorous compliance with lease terms and conditions, proactively managing critical dates and obligations to mitigate risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration. Partner effectively with legal, finance, tenant construction, leasing, and property management teams to resolve lease-related issues, enhance operational synergy, and collaborate on various projects and initiatives.
• Data-Driven Insights. Prepare and analyze comprehensive lease reports that inform strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
• Process Innovation. Spearhead the development and implementation of process improvements, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
• Industry Leadership. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and regulations, positioning the organization as a leader in lease compliance and administration.
• Thorough Analysis. Conduct in-depth lease scrubs to ensure all agreements align with current market terms and legal requirements, positioning the company competitively.
• Strategic Due Diligence. Lead lease due diligence and onboarding for real estate acquisitions and refinancing, ensuring strategic alignment and risk mitigation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Long-Term Strategic Planning. Formulate and execute visionary strategies for lease compliance and administration that align with the company's overarching objectives.
• Risk Mitigation Strategies. Identify and assess risks in lease agreements, devising comprehensive strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the organization.
• Technology Integration and Optimization. Evaluate, implement, and optimize advanced lease administration software, streamlining processes and enhancing data accuracy.
• Stakeholder Engagement. Establish and maintain robust communication channels with stakeholders, providing strategic updates on lease compliance and administration initiatives.
• Performance Metrics Leadership. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive accountability. Establish and enforce service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure consistent achievement of targets. Continuously analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and align metrics with organizational objectives.

Immediate Opportunity & Initial Success

In your first year, you will have the unique opportunity to strategically oversee the detailed analysis of lease documents, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions while driving improvements in data integrity. This new role is designed to make an immediate impact on the organization, allowing you to contribute significantly to key projects and initiatives from day one.

Growth Potential & Longer-Term Success

At WS Development, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Strategic Manager, Lease Compliance & Analysis, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career trajectory. Your initial focus will be on leading a team of analysts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of lease data, and identifying opportunities for operational excellence. As you progress, you will take on larger projects, enhance your team's analytical capabilities, and develop your expertise in industry-leading software solutions.

Looking forward, you will have the potential to manage larger, cross-functional initiatives and assume leadership roles in strategic meetings and sessions. Your career path at WS Development is expensive, allowing you to explore diverse avenues for advancement. We are dedicated to providing you with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to achieve your professional aspirations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in lease administration.
• Deep understanding of lease agreements, terms, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, manage complex tasks, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in advanced lease management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Familiarity with MRI and Salesforce, and retail lease compliance experience is highly desirable.

The expected salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

About WS Development

Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country.

WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence.

We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.