Overview
Lease Administrator Jobs in Vancouver at Wesgroup Properties
Vancouver, BC
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Wesgroup started as a family business in British Columbia more than 60 years ago and today is one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate. Wesgroup owns and manages over 4.4 million square feet of commercial and multi-family real estate and has built almost 10,000 homes in communities across BC. With the active projects in our development pipeline, the portfolio is forecasted to grow to 6.7 million square feet by the end of 2031.
Our operations are vertically integrated, encompassing land acquisition, construction, finance, design, marketing, sales, leasing, and property management. We have a long history of looking forward and we are dedicated to conducting business in line with our values of adaptability, accountability, relationships, and observing The Golden Rule without fail.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Wesgroup is poised for substantial growth over the next several years and in preparation for this exciting and challenging phase, we are actively seeking a highly engaged, driven and experienced Lease Administrator to join our team.
The Lease Administrator’s primary obligation will be to support Wesgroup’s leasing team by preparing offers to lease, lease agreements, assignments, renewals, notices and other matters concerning our commercial tenants. You will be responsible for documenting and monitoring our obligations to tenants, including exclusivity rights, deposits, and condition periods. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with our property management team to address lease-related issues during tenancies. You will report to our Manager, Paralegal Services and work closely with leasing managers and property managers.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Prepare various agreements and documents relating to commercial leasing, including offers to lease, lease agreements, renewal agreements, assignment agreements, notices, estoppels, and other tenant correspondence.
- Manage and control lease documentation start to finish to within deadlines, and track and monitor lease conditions to endure that they are met in a timely manner.
- Maintain Wesgroup’s database of leasing precedents and update as required.
- Understanding and navigating Wesgroup’s leasing transaction, legal and other appliable software platforms
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years’ experience in reviewing and/or drafting corporate/ commercial legal agreements
- 2+ years’ experience as legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or inhouse legal department considered an asset.
- College, Trade or Technical Diploma in Legal, Paralegal or equivalent training
- Drafting lease documentation from existing precedents.
- Understanding corporate structures
- Performing corporate and land title due diligence reviews of potential tenants
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong written, oral and communication skills.
- Highly organized, ability to follow up and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising strong attention to detail, initiative and judgment.
EXPECTED COMPENSATION
- Annual Base Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $70,000 – $85,000 per annum. Actual offered salary will depend on individual experience, qualifications, geographic location, market conditions for the role, and internal equity.
- Annual Bonus Program: Wesgroup offers a competitive Annual Bonus Program that is intended to financially reward eligible employees for their contribution to the Company’s financial and overall success.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An entrepreneurial environment that enables people to do their best work and make a meaningful contribution to our local communities.
- A Great Place to Work® Certified organization, recognized for fostering a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where people feel valued and engaged.
- A competitive compensation package with robust and extensive health benefits supplemented by a generous Health Care Spending Account, and a competitive time off program that includes vacation, personal, sick, and volunteer days.
- A Lifestyle Spending Account which includes coverage for fitness, daycare, and eldercare costs.
- To promote wellbeing, Wesgroup also covers the cost for all employees to attend several fitness classes each month through our partnership with ClassPass. After completing 20 classes, employees enjoy an additional paid day off as a reward.
- A fun and inclusive culture supported by an employee-led Culture Committee with sponsorship from the President & CEO, providing opportunities for participation in group workouts, team sports, company-wide social events or celebrations, and other great initiatives.
- Wesgroup supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations and employee volunteer activities, including 5 paid days off to volunteer your time each year and give back to our communities.
- The Wesgroup Store, stocked with amazing name-brand apparel and items to purchase using points earned for milestones, participation, and going above and beyond.
- A beautifully designed office downtown with incredible views of the ocean and North Shore mountains, directly across the street from the Burrard sky train station.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in exploring this exciting opportunity to join one of Western Canada’s largest real estate companies, please visit our website at https://wesgroup.ca/careers/ and apply with your resume and cover letter today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for follow-up will be contacted.
Title: Lease Administrator
Company: Wesgroup Properties
Location: Vancouver
