Attorney, Corporate Governance

Crown Castle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 126,800 - 174,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

Crown Castle is seeking an Attorney for Corporate Governance in Houston, Texas. This role involves providing legal assistance related to corporate law, securities, and various corporate transactions. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate and at least two years of related experience.

The role follows a hybrid model of in-office work Monday-Thursday, with remote options on Fridays. Crown Castle offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including health care, 401(k) contributions, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of legal experience with a law firm or public company.
• Working knowledge of securities laws and corporate governance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

Responsibilities

• Research corporate governance laws and regulations.
• Assist with corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide legal assistance for contracts and securities filings.

Skills

Legal research skills

Corporate law knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication skills

Education

Jurisd Doctorate from accredited law school

Bachelor’s Degree

Attorney's License

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Attorney, Corporate Governance (P3)

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

About the Role

Provide legal assistance, advice and counseling primarily regarding corporate law (including corporate governance), securities laws, contracts, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, sustainability, lobbying compliance, and other public company matters. Assist with Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for researching, analyzing and communicating laws and regulations relating to corporate governance, corporate law, financings, and securities matters.
• Assist with a broad range of corporate transactions, including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions.
• Respond to legal inquiries and assist Crown Castle personnel with applicable legal issues.
• Provide assistance with respect to Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management, minutes, resolutions and corporate records.
• Draft, review and revise, as appropriate, contracts, securities filings and other documents regarding various matters.
• Assist with compliance with the Crown Castle Lobbying Policy and lobbying laws and regulations for all departments engaged in lobbying activities.
• Serve as the legal liaison to internal departments.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Attorney’s License

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years to three (3)+ years of related legal experience with a law firm or public company legal department
• Working knowledge of corporate and transactional legal matters
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Knowledge of and experience with contract, transactional and business law
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions
• Corporate governance and securities experience relating to publicly traded entities preferred
• Sustainability-related legal experience useful

Expectations

• Ability to work with individuals of diverse background, personalities and opinions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Superior communication skills - written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills
• Telecommunications experience useful

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Vice President, Corporate Secretary

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Where You Will Work

To optimize collaboration, relationship building, and key stakeholder engagement, this roles aligns to a 4:1 hybrid model which is in office Monday-Thursday with the option for remote work on Fridays.

Your Company Benefits

At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life. We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation

The salary range offered for this position is $126800 - $174400 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role‑related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.