VP Commercial Leasing

Class A Leasing Agent Commercial & Retail (Investment Firm)

Location:Onsite Irvine CA Full-Time

Compensation:$190000 $225000 base salary(commensurate with experience)

Education Requirement:Bachelors Degree (Required)

Position Overview

A well-capitalized real estate investment firm is seeking a Vice President of Leasing to lead and execute leasing strategy across a Class A commercial and retail portfolio in Irvine California. This is a senior highly visible role responsible for driving leasing performance shaping tenant mix and directly contributing to asset value creation.

The VP of Leasing will serve as the firms primary leasing authority onsite partnering closely with asset management ownership and external brokerage teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong institutional mindset deep market relationships and the ability to balance hands-on deal execution with strategic oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Leasing Strategy & Execution

• Lead all onsite leasing activity for Class A office and retail assets owned by the firm

• Own leasing transactions end-to-end including:

  • Broker and tenant engagement

  • Property tours and presentations

  • Deal structuring proposals and LOIs

  • Coordination of lease documentation through execution

• Drive leasing velocity while maintaining disciplined underwriting and alignment with investment objectives

Portfolio & Asset Management Partnership

• Partner closely with Asset Management and Property Management to align leasing strategy with:

  • Business plans

  • NOI growth targets

  • Long-term hold and disposition strategies

• Provide real-time market intelligence to inform rent assumptions concessions and positioning

• Influence tenant mix strategy to enhance portfolio performance and long-term value

Broker & Market Leadership

• Maintain and expand strong relationships with top-tier brokerage firms and retail tenants

• Serve as the firms senior leasing representative in the local market

• Support broker engagement initiatives marketing events and tenant-facing activations

• Represent ownership with a high level of professionalism consistent with institutional standards

Reporting & Market Intelligence

• Track and report on:

  • Leasing pipeline activity

  • Market trends and competitive dynamics

  • Deal velocity and conversion metrics

• Provide leadership with insights on market conditions tenant demand and pricing strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required

• 712 years of progressive experience in commercial office and/or retail leasing

• Proven experience leasing Class A assets

• Prior experience working directly for or representing:

  • Real estate investment firms

  • Institutional owners

  • REITs or top-tier developers

• Strong command of:

  • Commercial lease structures and negotiations

  • Retail tenant requirements and site selection

  • Broker-driven leasing environments

• Executive presence with the ability to interface confidently with:

  • Senior brokers

  • Asset managers

  • Ownership and executive leadership

• Highly organized with strong analytical communication and negotiation skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM CoStar or property management systems a plus

• Ability to work fully onsite in Irvine CA

Why Join This Firm

• VP-level role with direct ownership exposure and decision-making authority

• Opportunity to influence leasing strategy across a high-quality portfolio

• High-impact position tied directly to asset performance and value creation

• Collaborative performance-driven investment environment

• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable well-capitalized platform