Senior Paralegal - 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.

About the role

Responsible for the coordination of real estate transactions, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities related to M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) real estate transactions related to M&A contracts, title clearing instruments and closing documents, such as M&A contracts or transfer documents.
• Review and analyze ground and tenant leases and contracts in connection with estoppel preparation in order to identify possible issues within the specific terms.
• Review, analyze and organize due diligence.
• Maintain the deal tracker with up to date statuses.
• Correspond with third party vendors to obtain additional information.
• Follow up with various sellers, ground lessors, tenants, vendors, customers and outside counsel on a variety of legal matters.
• Coordinate dissemination of documents to various departments within SBA.
• Preparation of letters, memos, and reports.
• Maintain transaction files by ensuring items are filed correctly in the online data folders and ensure files are complete.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with Senior Management, as needed, in order to accomplish tasks.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5-10 years of real estate paralegal experience
• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) preferred
• Previous telecommunications and supervisory experience is a plus
• Certified Paralegal (or equivalent) required

Qualifications

• Language requirements: English (required), Spanish (preferred)

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees)
• 401K with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount
• Dedicated Health Concierge service
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for professional certifications
• Wellness reimbursement program

Work Environment

• Office/Cubicle workspace
• Moderate noise level