Job DescriptionThe Team We are seeking a Staff Attorney to join American Tower's U.S. Tower division's Legal department. The Legal team negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal agreements relative to real estate transactions and the administration of same. Day to day you will prepare all documents relating to zoning and land use matters, including tenant licenses, ground leases, easements, and the resolution of issues that may impact a pending customer permitting application or ground lease negotiation. As a Staff Attorney
, you will partner cross-functionally to review and provide legal analyses of customer issues relating to both license agreements and compliance with governmental regulations and zoning laws.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You Can Offer Us - Help resolve land use entitlement issues, including but not limited to zoning compliance, permitting, land use purchases, asset development, and zoning related due diligence matters for merger and acquisition activities in accordance with internal policy.
- Prepare applications and appeals to the Zoning and Planning Boards for land use permits, perform zoning reviews in jurisdictions across the country to ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements and Company's standards.
- Prepare legal analyses of and negotiate resolution of property owner transactions, customer requests, project permitting, and the adoption of applicable legislation or regulations.
- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of applicable customer and/or landowner agreements; regularly communicate with external customers regarding contractual rights and obligations; negotiate resolutions to customer issues related to non-compliance.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal departments to satisfactorily resolve issues with property owners and/or external customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
QualificationsWhat You Need To Succeed - Juris Doctor and license to practice law in any state required.
- Between 1-3 years of experience working with contract/license drafting and negotiation strongly preferred.
- Strong negotiation skills; ability to effectively resolve complex issues and conflicts in relation to agreement and contract compliance.
- Attention to detail in the preparation and review of contracts and supporting documents; strong legal drafting skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.
American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.
