Corporate Counsel, Real Estate

SBA Communications•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment. We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply: You are a self-starter. You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have a strong work ethic. You are passionate and driven to achieve results. You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve. You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference. If you are ready to make an impact, join our team! Your Next Career Opportunity – Corporate Counsel II, Real Estate Provide legal support for our high-volume communications infrastructure’ real estate portfolio. The role will focus on drafting, reviewing, negotiating and redlining real estate agreements, including ground leases, easements, and fee simple acquisitions, as well as supervision and time-management of administrative staff and paralegals. The ideal candidate shall be able to responsibly self-start and logically self-prioritize matters in a fast-paced environment with a wide range of hierarchical positions. The attorney will partner cross-functionally with other departments and play a key role in managing and executing real estate transactions from inception through closing.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3-6 years of experience practicing real estate law in a law firm or in-house for a multinational company
Sophisticated real estate knowledge 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

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; work with internal colleagues to identify and resolve title and survey issues
Manage real estate 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