Commercial Lease and Contracts Specialist

At VENU , work feels like play — but with purpose. 

As the global leader in creating unforgettable guest experiences, we combine entertainment, gaming, souvenirs, mobility, and storage solutions to bring more excitement, engagement, and convenience to the world’s top destinations. From ScooterPals® Fur-Wheelers and claw machines to photo capture, arcade games, and smart lockers, our creative programs help venues operate more efficiently, elevate guest satisfaction, and increase revenue — all with ease. Guided by collaboration, innovation, and a passion for excellence, we empower our team members to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.  

If you’re seeking a career that’s dynamic, rewarding, and full of opportunity, you’ll find it at VENU . 

At VENU , we believe great work deserves meaningful rewards. Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being — so you can thrive both personally and professionally: 

Benefits Available to Qualifying Full-Time and Part-Time Employees: 

• Flexible Time Off – Paid time off that grows with tenure, along with paid holidays. 

• Health & Wellness Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 

• Retirement Planning – 401(k) plan with 50% company match on the first 6% contributed, including Roth options 

• And more!! 

Grow your career with great benefits—and even better people! 

Position Summary

The Commercial Lease & Contracts Analyst supports the financial and contractual management of the company’s commercial real estate portfolio. This role focuses on lease analysis, contract review, financial impact assessment, and risk mitigation across new and existing lease agreements. The position partners closely with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure lease terms align with financial models, approval thresholds, and long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, and support negotiation of commercial leases, amendments, renewals, extensions, and terminations

• Evaluate financial impact of lease terms, including rent escalations, CAM charges, percentage rent, TI allowances, and termination clauses

• Translate lease provisions into financial models, forecasts, and approval summaries

• Track and analyze critical lease dates, obligations, and compliance requirements

• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, accruals, audits, and lease-related reporting

• Identify financial risk, inconsistencies, or unfavorable lease terms and recommend mitigation strategies

• Maintain accurate lease data within contract management and lease administration systems

• Support due diligence activities for new sites, renewals, and portfolio optimization initiatives

• Collaborate with landlords, brokers, attorneys, and internal stakeholders to resolve lease-related issues

• Assist in developing standardized lease templates, financial review checklists, and contract workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (preferred)

• 3–7 years of experience in commercial leasing, contract analysis, real estate finance, or lease administration

• Strong understanding of commercial lease structures and financial components

• Demonstrated ability to analyze contracts from a financial and risk perspective

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with contract or lease management systems

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing requests
  
  
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Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Real Estate, or a related discipline. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract negotiation, preferably involving high-volume commercial or customer-facing agreements. 

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, manage objections, and communicate effectively with external partners. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

• Experience with commercial real estate leases, retail leasing environments, or mall-based locations. 

• Ability to interpret and analyze lease language; real estate license not required. 

• Experience using lease databases or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools. 

• Background partnering with legal and finance teams on contract-related matters. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with commercial real estate leases, retail leasing environments, or mall-based locations. 

• Ability to interpret and analyze lease language; real estate license not required. 

• Experience using lease databases or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools. 

• Background partnering with legal and finance teams on contract-related matters. 

Key Competencies 

• Contract Negotiation & Influence 

• Financial Acumen 

• Attention to Detail 

• Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Process Improvement Mindset 

• Customer Engagement 

• Time & Priority Management 

• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment