Legal Administrator (Remote : SF Bay Area or NYC Metro)
Distinguished Consumer Retail Brand
Our client, a leading global consumer brand, is hiring a Legal Administrator who will provide comprehensive administrative and contract support for the Americas, with a primary focus on leases, commercial agreements, and contract workflows. This is a dynamic role that will be working with an impressive and collaborative team and offers great opportunity for growth.
- Candidates must have experience with commercial / retail lease contracts
Location : Remote, but candidates must be able to reliably commute into either their San Francisco office or Manhattan office as needed.
Travel : Up to approx. 10% domestically
Compensation : $70-90k base + discretionary bonus & highly competitive benefits package!
Responsibilities
Contract Administration
Support the full lifecycle of contract documentation, including new leases, amendments, renewals, estoppels, and related correspondenceTrack and maintain key lease dates, obligations, and deliverables, ensuring timely follow-upMaintain well-organized, accurate records; ensure lease files are properly executed and storedCoordinate with Real Estate, Retail, and Finance teams regarding lease requirements for new locations, relocations, expansions, and closuresCommercial Agreement Support
Prepare, format, proofread, and route commercial agreements and contract-related documentsManage approval workflows and signature processes using contract management systemsMaintain an up-to-date contract repository with accurate version controlConduct preliminary reviews of incoming agreements for completeness and alignment with internal guidelinesManagement of Legal Operations
Manage the Senior Manager's calendar for lease, contract, and compliance matters, including scheduling meetings and coordinating logisticsPrepare and distribute meeting agendas; capture discussion points, decisions, and action items; circulate summaries and follow-up listsAssist with compliance activities, including tracking policy acknowledgments, training logs, regulatory filings, and audit supportMaintain and refine internal processes, templates, and procedures to improve efficiencyGenerate periodic reports, dashboards, and metrics related to leases, contracts, and complianceServe as a key coordination point ensuring matters progress and deadlines are metCross-Functional Coordination
Liaise with internal teams regarding contract status, lease documentation, and compliance requirementsCoordinate communication, timelines, and meetings between Legal Services and departments including Retail, Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and FinanceCommunicate with external parties such as landlords, vendors, consultants, and legal counsel to facilitate timely document exchangesQualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered2–4 years of experience in legal administration, lease administration, or contract management, or similar rolesExperience with commercial or retail lease contracts is requiredExperience with 1099 contractor support is a plusSkills, Competencies, and Attributes for Success
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and document management disciplineExcellent organizational and time-management skills; able to manage multiple prioritiesProficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with contract or document management systemsComfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment and committed to process improvementProfessional, confident, and able to build strong working relationshipsPlease submit your resume to apply!
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