Hybrid Attorney

at American Tower

• Job title: Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Woburn, United States

About the role

• Staff Attorney managing legal agreements related to real estate transactions for American Tower. Collaborating cross-functionally within the Legal department to resolve issues and support negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all documents relating to tenant licenses, ground leases, easements
• Review and provide legal analyses of contract terminations, renewals, assignments
• Resolve issues that may impact a pending customer application or ground lease negotiation.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Prepare legal analyses of and negotiate resolution of property owner transactions, customer requests, project permitting, and the adoption of applicable legislation or regulations.
• Help resolve title curative issues, including but not limited to missing deeds, missing memoranda of lease/assignments, utility and access easement issues, all liens (except mechanic’s), probate issues, improper signature authority, and issues concerning Company entities; work with external title companies in accordance with internal policy.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Sick leave
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness