Attorney, Corporate Governance

External Crown Castle Careers•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide legal assistance, advice and counseling primarily regarding corporate law (including corporate governance), securities laws, contracts, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, sustainability, lobbying compliance, and other public company matters. Assist with Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Attorney’s License
Two (2) years to three (3)+ years of related legal experience with a law firm or public company legal department
Working knowledge of corporate and transactional legal matters
Strong legal research and drafting skills
Knowledge of and experience with contract, transactional and business law
Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions

Nice To Haves

Corporate governance and securities experience relating to publicly traded entities preferred
Sustainability-related legal experience useful
Ability to work with individuals of diverse background, personalities and opinions
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Superior communication skills – written and verbal
Strong organizational skills
Telecommunications experience useful

Responsibilities

Responsible for researching, analyzing and communicating laws and regulations relating to corporate governance, corporate law, financings, and securities matters.
Assist with a broad range of corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
Respond to legal inquiries and assist Crown Castle personnel with applicable legal issues.
Provide assistance with respect to Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management, minutes, resolutions and corporate records.
Draft, review and revise, as appropriate, contracts, securities filings and other documents regarding various matters.
Assist with compliance with the Crown Castle Lobbying Policy and lobbying laws and regulations for all departments engaged in lobbying activities.
Serve as the legal liaison to internal departments.
Communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums
Up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents)
Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions)
New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child
Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees
Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns
Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate
Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service)
10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday
All offices provide free beverages and snacks