Portfolio Specialist

Job Summary

The Portfolio Specialist supports the real estate asset management function by efficiently processing executed real estate documents, maintaining compliance across a large property portfolio, and collaborating with stakeholders to uphold contract terms. This role ensures the integrity of lease records and supports enforcement actions while maintaining high performance standards in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based in Leawood, KS and is not eligible for relocation.

What you will be doing:

• Review and abstract lease agreements, amendments, and financial schedules in the lease management system (Lucernex).
• Support lease enforcement by preparing lease-related documents such as demand letters, default notices, and lease summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Legal, Facilities, and external stakeholders (vendors and real estate negotiators) to provide support and lease interpretation to ensure lease compliance.
• Analyze and reconcile lease statements to confirm that financial obligations align with contractual terms.
• Organize and maintain lease records and the contract tracking system to ensure document accessibility and accuracy.
• Evaluate and respond to lease provisions, including rent adjustments and operating cost changes.
• Conduct research to support lease administration and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform reconciliations and ensure payments reflect accurate lease terms.

What we need from you:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on commercial real estate, leasing and transactional contracts or commensurate experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to work through complex issues and communicate effectively to senior leadership.
• Ability to interpret lease language and relate specific questions and billings.
• Understanding of retail and leasing terms and provisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including formulas such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables and IF THEN functions), Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of how to analyze and accurately adjust tenant billing for rent adjustments such as operating expense escalation, common area maintenance (CAM) charges, consumer price index (CPI), step rents, etc.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures including ability to evaluate, configure and reconcile complicated lease payment related issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Lucernex, Oracle, or other lease management systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.

What we also value (preferred):

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• Paralegal experience, especially related to contracts or real estate.
• Knowledge of Lucernex, Oracle or similar real estate life-cycle tracking systems

Minimum qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience with a focus on commercial real estate, leasing and transactional contracts or commensurate experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to work through complex issues and communicate effectively to senior leadership.
• Ability to interpret lease language and relate specific questions and billings.
• Understanding of retail and leasing terms and provisions.

Why Work at AMC?

Do you speak in movie quotes? Have a movie moment that changed your life? If you love all things movies, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres.

AMC supports personal well-being and work-life balance with a benefits package designed to promote health and happiness, both inside and outside of work.

• Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) for most corporate roles
• Annual bonus potential
• Accrued vacation and absentee time plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for your birthday
• Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer to enjoy more of what you love outside the office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
• 401(k) match to support your financial goals
• A relaxed, collaborative office environment with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
• Convenient on-site gym facility
• Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages)
• Special savings on AMC gift cards
• And of course-FREE movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and the ability to provide up to 8 friends and family movie passes

Job Address

One AMC Way 11500 Ash Street Leawood, Kansas 66211

Employment Status

Full Time

Relocation Eligibility

No

Department

LEASE ADMINISTRATION & ASSET MANAGEMENT

Pay Rate Type

Salaried

AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.