Senior Principal Corporate Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

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.

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• 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 – Senior Principal Corporate Counsel

Under direction of the Vice President – Merger & Acquisitions, and as a part of the Mergers & Acquisition department, this position will provide legal support and counseling, in connection with domestic and cross-border asset and equity Mergers and Acquisitions, including the negotiation and drafting of transaction documents, coordination of due diligence processes and integration, 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 multicultural environment with a wide range of hierarchical positions.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Be the primary responsible party for the legal aspects of M&A transactions and strategic investments, including, but not limited to, negotiating, reviewing and drafting related documents from pre-signing to post-closing.

• Coordination of due diligence, integration and post-closing matters.

• Partner with Business Development, Operations, Tax, Accounting and Cross-Functional Legal teams to execute transactions and integrate acquired assets/companies.

• Support and, at times, lead, intricate M&A negotiation and complex strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate and time-manage outside corporate counsel and internal staff.

• Draft, review and negotiate miscellaneous M&A, corporate and real estate contracts.

• Prioritize deal demands.

• Report deal status to Senior Management, inclusive of Officers.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
  • Trilingual in English/Spanish/Portuguese preferred
  • J.D. or Bachelor's Degree Law degree required
  • Licensed to practice Law in the U.S. or ability to be licensed to practice Law as a Florida in-house counsel required  

  • At least 10 years experience working in a reputable law firm or in-house for a multinational company with a dedicated M&A Legal Group.
  • 5 years experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and/or sophisticated transactional law
  • Related experience with cross-border transactions, strongly preferred; Related experience in joint ventures negotiations and capital investments strongly preferred; Wireless industry knowledge preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and intermediate proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
  • International Travel 20% of the time
  • Valid Government Issued Driver's License
  • Valid Government Issued Passport

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