Commercial Lease Administrator

Raising Cane's•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Commercial Lease Administrator supports the Legal Department in managing the company’s real estate portfolio. The role maintains accurate lease records, monitors critical dates, and coordinates lease-related documentation. It reviews and interprets lease information and works with internal teams, landlords, and other business partners to support ongoing lease administration. The position manages multiple priorities while ensuring lease information and obligations are accurately tracked and addressed.

Requirements

2–3 years of commercial lease administration or related commercial real estate experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and abstract commercial leases and related documents.
Financial and analytical skills, including the ability to review lease data, calculations, dates, and dollar amounts for accuracy.
Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on open items.
Attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies and determine when follow-up or escalation is needed.
Effective and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills with the ability to perform calculations and use formulas, and the ability to learn and navigate new systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a multi-location retail, restaurant, or corporate real estate portfolio.
Experience with lease administration or real estate management systems; Lucernex experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate lease and contract records, including lease abstracts, critical dates, financial information, and supporting documentation.
Review and abstract leases and related real estate documents to identify key terms, dates, rights, obligations, and action items.
Validate lease information and coordinate lease commencement and post-execution updates; identify discrepancies requiring follow-up or escalation.
Review rent, escalations, real estate taxes, operating expenses, and other occupancy costs, partnering with Lease Accounting to support accurate and timely payments.
Track tenant improvement allowances, landlord reimbursements, and required documentation through receipt of funds.
Coordinate lease-related matters and documentation, including estoppels, SNDAs, renewal and extension rights, landlord notices, Certificates of Insurance, and property records.
Respond to lease-related inquiries, monitor incoming communications, and coordinate required actions with internal and external business partners.
Prepare and maintain reporting on critical dates, renewals, lease status, reimbursements, and other lease administration matters as requested.
Support portfolio reviews, process improvements, special projects, and other Legal Department initiatives as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.