Global Real Estate Lease Administrator

About the Position

At Columbia Sportswear, our Real Estate and Legal teams play a critical role in supporting global retail operations across North America and beyond. We are seeking a Global Real Estate Lease Administrator to manage lease administration, contract workflows, and real estate data accuracy across our growing portfolio. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in lease administration, contract management, and real estate operations, who can manage critical data, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional global teams.

How You’ll Make a Difference Manage and maintain the global lease database, including lease abstraction, data entry, and tracking of critical lease dates (renewals, expirations, options) Ensure data accuracy and integrity, as lease data directly drives rent payments, financial reporting, and compliance requirements Support end-to-end lease and contract administration, including contract review, approvals, documentation, and tracking Coordinate and manage construction-related agreements, ensuring compliance with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Risk requirements Process and manage purchase orders (POs) for real estate vendors and service providers, ensuring timely approvals and execution Track and manage tenant improvement allowances (TIAs), reimbursements, and lien waivers, ensuring timely submission and follow-up with landlords Review and support execution of landlord documents such as Estoppel certificates and SNDA agreements, ensuring consistency with lease terms Monitor and generate reports on lease status, critical dates, and contract milestones, supporting business decision-making Support audit processes by maintaining proper documentation, compliance checks, and record tracking Review CAM charges, taxes, and landlord billings in collaboration with Accounting to prevent overpayments Manage and maintain databases for vendors, brokers, contractors, and service providers, ensuring all agreements are documented Coordinate with global stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Real Estate, GCC teams) for vendor setup, new store openings, and operational readiness Support utility setups and energy vendor coordination across leased locations Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and governance

  YOU HAVE Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Real Estate, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5–8 years of experience in real estate lease administration, contract management, or related roles Strong experience in lease abstraction, database management, and contract review Hands-on experience managing real estate agreements, construction contracts, and lease documentation Experience managing end-to-end contract lifecycle (review, approvals, compliance, renewals) Experience with purchase order processing and vendor coordination Exposure to US & Canada retail market / landlord coordination preferred Familiarity with lease management tools such as ProLease or similar systems (Ariba is a plus) Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Understanding of audit, compliance, and documentation standards Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

YOU ARE Highly detail-oriented, with strong focus on data accuracy and compliance A strong communicator who can effectively collaborate with global stakeholders Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines A problem solver with the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve processes Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment with cross-functional teams Someone who takes ownership of data quality, documentation, and operational excellence

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.