Senior Lease Administrator - Fully Remote!

Senior Lease Administrator - Fully Remote! Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide. At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive. As Senior Lease Administrator, you'll oversee a designated portfolio of leased locations across the United States; building and maintaining effective working relationships with landlords, their representatives, as well as internal Field, Facility, Legal, and Finance teams. You'll support day-to-day real estate operations, lease administration processes, and lease-related payments while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely issue resolution. Responsibilities Maintain the real estate database and associated lease files for both new and existing locations in accordance with company standards; ensure all lease data is accurate, complete, and current. Interpret lease documents and administer lease terms as required. Serve as the primary landlord contact for locations undergoing closure, surrender, or lease expiration. Assist landlords with ownership or address changes by obtaining required documentation and updating real estate systems accordingly. Coordinate with landlords on maintenance, repair, and replacement matters; ensure landlord obligations are fulfilled in a timely manner and elevate issues as necessary. Facilitate landlord building access when required. Enter and maintain lease terms, conditions, and critical data within the lease administration system in accordance with documented procedures. Maintain tracking logs, work logs, and automated alerts for lease action dates, renewals, expirations, options, obligations, and rights. Review estoppel certificates and Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements (SNDAs) for accuracy, as requested. Audit monthly lease reports, including rent, expirations, new site deliveries, lease commencements, billbacks, and other lease-related obligations; partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure system alignment. Track Tenant Improvement Allowances (TIAs) and obtain supporting documentation for landlord billing and reimbursement. Draft simple lease‑related agreements and correspondence. Review and validate Consumer Price Index (CPI) rent escalations and other lease charge adjustments, as needed. Proactively advise Asset Managers and department leadership of issues that may adversely impact lease agreements, operations, or financial performance. Support Lease Administrators with lease administration activities, file maintenance, and administrative tasks. Promote consistent customer experience, service delivery, and documentation practices across the Lease Administration team; may serve as a central point of contact for these efforts. Perform duties in alignment with leadership direction to ensure processes are Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliant or readily adaptable to SOX requirements. Qualifications Minimum of five years of combined experience in lease administration and/or commercial property management OR minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience with a strong focus on lease or real‑estate documentation. Demonstrated experience and confidence interpreting complex lease language. Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Solid understanding of general business administration, accounting principles, and financial processes. Extensive experience using Lucernex or comparable real‑estate/lease administration systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills. Experience with research, reporting, and legal document review preferred. Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing departmental priorities and workloads. Benefits Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits. Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!). Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones. … and much more. KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Job Posting End Date : 2026-03-22 #J-18808-Ljbffr