Senior Corporate Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions (Real Estate)

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.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Corporate Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions (Real Estate)
Provide legal support for our high-volume Mergers & Acquisitions team with respect to real estate matters. The role will focus on drafting, reviewing, negotiating and redlining real estate agreements — including ground leases, easements, and fee simple acquisitions —, performing real estate due diligence (including title and survey analysis) as well as the supervision and time-management of administrative staff and paralegals, all in connection with M&A transactions. 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 within the M&A team and with other departments and play a key role in managing and executing transactions from inception through closing.

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

Other:

• 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

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