Senior Director, Leasing Documentation

Job Title
Senior Director, Leasing Documentation
Job Description Summary
Senior Director, Lease Documentation is a strategic leader responsible for the preparation, coordination, administration, and execution of commercial lease documentation using approved templates and standard forms, including agreements, proposals, new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments, consents, and other related documents. In addition, the role supports lease administration functions by ensuring lease information is accurately abstracted, maintained within lease administration systems, and effectively administered throughout the lease lifecycle, while collaborating closely with Leasing, Property Management, Finance, Legal, and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
Job Description
Senior Director, Lease Documentation is a strategic leader responsible for the preparation, coordination, administration, and execution of commercial lease documentation using approved templates and standard forms, including agreements, proposals, new leases, renewals, amendments, assignments, consents, and other related documents. In addition, the role supports lease administration functions by ensuring lease information is accurately abstracted, maintained within lease administration systems, and effectively administered throughout the lease lifecycle, while collaborating closely with Leasing, Property Management, Finance, Legal, and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
Manage leasing transactions from offer through execution, coordinating with internal stakeholders, clients, tenants, and external counsel.
Draft, review, negotiate, and administer lease-related documents, including LOIs, offers, leases, renewals, amendments, assignments, consents, license agreements, and other legal documentation.
Ensure lease documentation accurately reflects approved business terms and complies with corporate standards, policies, regulations, and service-level expectations.
Act as a subject matter expert on commercial leasing documentation, landlord and tenant rights, and lease administration practices.
Identify and resolve documentation issues, risks, inconsistencies, and omissions in collaboration with stakeholders and legal counsel.
Abstract lease agreements and maintain accurate lease data, financial terms, critical dates, and transaction records within lease administration systems.
Maintain complete and audit-ready lease files, ensuring all documentation, approvals, correspondence, and executed agreements are properly filed and stored.
Coordinate due diligence reviews, including title searches, encumbrances, and related documentation.
Monitor transaction progress and lease execution timelines to ensure timely completion and distribution of executed documents.
Develop, maintain, and improve lease templates, clause libraries, documentation standards, and administrative processes.
Prepare and deliver operational reports, transaction metrics, critical date reports, and status updates for leadership and clients.
Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, legal teams, service partners, and business stakeholders.
Lead meetings, presentations, and client discussions, providing guidance on lease documentation and transaction matters.
Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work and selecting appropriate methods within established guidelines.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
7 plus years of experience working in a commercial real estate setting with experience in negotiating, drafting and interpreting lease related documentation
In depth understanding of Commercial Leasing and Real Estate Law
Dependable and highly motivated with the ability to work effectively in a cohesive team environment
Demonstrated aptitude to lead a high performing team
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Well-developed organizational skills allowing the ideal candidate to balance multiple Responsibilities and deliverables while ensuring Client satisfaction
Advanced technology skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Understanding of working with sensitive and confidential information.
Cushman & Wakefield uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and assessing applications. All hiring decisions are reviewed and confirmed by our recruitment team.
This posting is for a new position.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 119,000.00 - $140,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à respecter l’équité en matière d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’accéder à toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.
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