About Leap
At Leap, we believe the future of retail is omnichannel and the next generation of brands belong in neighborhoods, not just on screens. Today, the Leap platform powers retail across over 100 stores for 50 brands with ambitions of scaling to thousands of stores and hundreds of brands. We don’t just operate stores, we bring brands to life—with built-in advantages powered by data, systems and scale. Whether you’re based at our NYC headquarters or on the front lines at one of our stores, we are one team with aligned goals. We move with disciplined urgency to solve the challenging complexities of retail, ensuring that every store we launch and operate is high-performing and every shopper always feels welcomed.
While our platform provides the data and infrastructure across our 100+ stores, our people are the key to our success. We are looking for smart, energized individuals who are ready to act as owners and help us build our platform—both in-store and at HQ. So, come take this leap with us and help us rewrite the future of retail.
The Role
Leap is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Real Estate Asset Management Associate to support the day-to-day management and administration of Leap's growing real estate portfolio. Reporting directly to the Senior Asset Manager, this individual will play an integral role in supporting lease administration, portfolio operations, financial tracking, landlord and tenant coordination, new real estate transactions, and other real estate-related initiatives.
The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership, is comfortable managing multiple priorities, and can independently drive follow-ups and processes to completion. This role will work cross-functionally with internal teams, landlords, property managers, brokers, vendors, and external partners to ensure the efficient management of Leap's real estate portfolio throughout the full lease lifecycle.
This position will provide critical operational support across Leap’s real estate portfolio, including but not limited to new leases, renewals, lease administration, landlord coordination, and ongoing portfolio management initiatives. The role will help ensure lease obligations are met, critical dates are tracked, portfolio information remains accurate and up to date, and real estate processes run efficiently as Leap continues to scale.
This role is classified as Level 2 and encompasses all competencies associated with this level.
Role Location
This role is based in New York City, with a hybrid work arrangement. With an expectation to be in the office at least three days a week.
Core Responsibilities
Lease Administration & Portfolio Management
Maintain and organize lease agreements, licenses, subleases, amendments, and other real estate-related documentation.
Track and maintain critical lease dates, including possession, rent commencement, expiration, renewal options, and notice deadlines.
Coordinate lease-related documentation, including certificates of insurance (COIs), letters of credit (LOCs), SNDAs, estoppels, and other landlord or tenant requirements.
Assist with tracking lease obligations and ensuring required documentation and deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
Support new lease commencements, store openings, subleases, assignments, renewals, and lease terminations.
Assist with tracking lease renewal options, termination rights, and other critical portfolio decisions to support proactive real estate planning.
Coordinate space handoffs, possession, delivery, turnover, and outstanding landlord work requirements.
Maintain accurate and centralized lease files and ensure all relevant information is reflected in internal systems.
Landlord, Tenant & Property Management Coordination
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for landlords, property managers, tenants, brokers, and other external partners.
Coordinate landlord and property management introductions, billing contacts, and operational handoffs for new and…