About this opportunity
SBA Communications Corporation lists this Senior Corporate Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions (Real Estate) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes—the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected. We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a \"Team First\" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives. We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.
Financial Wellbeing: Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
Mental Wellbeing: We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
Personal Growth & Balance: Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.
Senior Corporate Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions (Real Estate)
Provide legal support for our high-volume Mergers & Acquisitions team with respect to real estate matters.
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and redline real estate agreements, including: Ground Leases, Tenant Leases, Easements, Purchase Agreements, Closing Documents, Various other contracts and agreements
Analyze title commitments, survey and other due diligence materials and recommend solutions for curing identified issues, if any
Work with internal colleagues at the M&A department to identify and resolve due diligence issues
Manage transactions through closing
Ensure timely and accurate closings
Prioritize deal demands
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, sellers, and title agents
Provide legal guidance and respond to real estate related questions
Assist with amendments, extensions, terminations, expansions, assignments, and other modifications to existing real estate agreements
Supervision and management of administrative staff and paralegals and, if and as needed, outside counsel
Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of matters and drive transactions forward
Hard-working and responsive with a sense of follow-through
Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy in drafting, reviewing, and managing transaction documents
Team player who collaborates with legal internal and external colleagues and business partners
What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
6-10 years of experience practicing real estate law in a law firm or in-house for a large size company
Sophisticated real estate knowledge, with strong title and survey analysis and problem-solving abilities — highly preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail in the preparation and review of contracts and supporting documents
Strong organizational skills
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed upon timeframes
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch. Ability to stand, walk and sit. Ability to reach with hands and arms. Visual ability correctable to 20/20. Sitting up to 90% of the day. Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone. Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office/ Cubicle workspace. Moderate noise level
SBA Communications is an industry leader in providing wireless communications infrastructure essential to connecting businesses, communities and people, with a track record of growth throughout the Americas, Africa and in Asia. We are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC, and our organization is part of the S&P 500. SBA is also among the top 20 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) based on market capitalization.
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