Real Estate Leasing Specialist - Mars Veterinary Health

Banfield Pet Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

12d

About The Position

As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership. This role requires associates to work out of a MVH North America hub location – Vancouver, WA | Santa Monica, CA Why This Role Matters: The primary purpose and function of the Real Estate Leasing Specialist is to assist Real Estate and Commercial Leasing Manager in drafting, editing, review, and management of legal and lease related documentation from receipt/inception through final execution. Key responsibilities include detailed review and interpretation of lease terms; drafting and editing of supporting documents including subleases, amendments, estoppel certificates, SNDAs; assisting with completion of permitting documents; and monitoring, tracking and reporting key dates and lease information. This role will work closely with the Real Estate Site Selection Managers, Lease Administration, and Facilities teams, driving further efficiencies, reliability, consistent reporting, and documentation of lease terms. You Will: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Prepare lease documents, including review, editing, and drafting of lease amendments, letter agreements, option notices, license agreements (e.g., signage, parking, etc.), and other documentation in coordination with Leasing Manager, Site Selection, Design/Construction, Lease Administration, Facilities, and Legal teams as appropriate. Require focused attention to detail, ability to analyze terms to ensure that written agreements are complete, accurate and consistent with negotiated letters of intent/term sheets, compliant with lease requirements, and reflect best-in-class industry standards. Interpret and advise internal stakeholders on terms of real estate contracts, including leases, subleases, amendments, construction exhibits/work letters, and related real estate documentation, including critical dates, allocation of responsibilities, business terms, and identification of potentially problematic provisions. Throughout the lifecycle of the property, this role provides ongoing support in the resolution of contract related disputes and compliance issues (landlord/tenant/subtenant), including matters escalated through Lease Administration. Coordinate execution, filing, and distribution of signed agreements. Require ability to manage high volume of projects, with appropriate focus on prioritization to ensure agreements are secured prior to expiration of critical dates, and other required timelines are met. Involve communication and collaboration with landlords, brokers, subtenants, internal stakeholders, and in-house and/or outside legal counsel. Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

3-5 years of commercial real estate experience, servicing a multi-unit portfolio (retail tenant or landlord) or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Strong language and communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
Ability to consistently produce high quality work under tight deadlines and stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal, legal assistant, contract management, or lease administration background.
Experience with real estate lease administration software (Lucernex, Accruent, Tririga, etc.)

Responsibilities

Prepare lease documents, including review, editing, and drafting of lease amendments, letter agreements, option notices, license agreements (e.g., signage, parking, etc.), and other documentation in coordination with Leasing Manager, Site Selection, Design/Construction, Lease Administration, Facilities, and Legal teams as appropriate.
Require focused attention to detail, ability to analyze terms to ensure that written agreements are complete, accurate and consistent with negotiated letters of intent/term sheets, compliant with lease requirements, and reflect best-in-class industry standards.
Interpret and advise internal stakeholders on terms of real estate contracts, including leases, subleases, amendments, construction exhibits/work letters, and related real estate documentation, including critical dates, allocation of responsibilities, business terms, and identification of potentially problematic provisions.
Throughout the lifecycle of the property, this role provides ongoing support in the resolution of contract related disputes and compliance issues (landlord/tenant/subtenant), including matters escalated through Lease Administration.
Coordinate execution, filing, and distribution of signed agreements.
Require ability to manage high volume of projects, with appropriate focus on prioritization to ensure agreements are secured prior to expiration of critical dates, and other required timelines are met.
Involve communication and collaboration with landlords, brokers, subtenants, internal stakeholders, and in-house and/or outside legal counsel.
Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid Parental leave.
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
Commuter Benefits.
Legal Plan.
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
Mental health support and resources.
Paid Volunteering.
Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.
Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.