Legal Intern

American Tower; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tower in Boston, MA is seeking a Legal Intern to join the U.S. Tower division’s Legal department.

You will support multiple legal teams by performing research and writing, reviewing and analyzing agreements, and assisting on projects across contracting, compliance, zoning, and environmental matters. You will work closely with attorneys and mentors, gaining exposure to finance, landlord relations, and innovation, while developing practical skills in real estate transactions and corporate

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an entering second- or third-year student in an ABA accredited Juris Doctor degree program.
• Minimum law school GPA of 3.0.
• Prior real estate-related coursework or work experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn from coaching and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents to understand contractual rights and obligations.
• Prepare drafts of legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Support contract negotiations with customers and property owners.
• Assist teams with resolving business and legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Work on projects across various practice areas.
• Provide support to attorneys including project and document management.
• Address land-related issues affecting licensing space or ground leases.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor program (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The Team

We are seeking a Legal Intern to join American Tower’s U.S. Tower division’s Legal department. The department negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal agreements governing real estate transactions and the administration of same. As a Legal Intern, you will support multiple legal teams by performing legal research and writing, reviewing and analyzing agreements, and working on other projects in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to contracting, compliance, zoning, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental. You will work closely with supervisors and other mentors on assigned matters and have both formal and informal opportunities to learn about the practice of law and its intersection with the Company’s business needs. The Legal Intern will also be exposed to various other Company functions, such as finance, landlord relations, and innovation.

Job Description

We are seeking a Legal Intern to join American Tower’s U.S. Tower division’s Legal department. The department negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal agreements governing real estate transactions and the administration of same. As a Legal Intern, you will support multiple legal teams by performing legal research and writing, reviewing and analyzing agreements, and working on other projects in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to contracting, compliance, zoning, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental. You will work closely with supervisors and other mentors on assigned matters and have both formal and informal opportunities to learn about the practice of law and its intersection with the Company’s business needs. The Legal Intern will also be exposed to various other Company functions, such as finance, landlord relations, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents to develop a deep understanding of the Company’s contractual rights and obligations.
• Prepare drafts of legal documents under the supervision of attorneys.
• Support and observe contract negotiations with customers and property owners.
• Assist various teams with resolving business and legal issues.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Work on projects in a variety of practice areas.
• Provide support to attorneys, to include project and document management.
• Work with internal teams and external customers to address land-related issues that may either delay or inhibit a customer’s ability to license space on a Company asset or delay negotiations relating to a ground lease.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an entering second- or third-year student in an ABA accredited Juris Doctor degree program required.
• Minimum law school GPA of 3.0 required.
• Prior real estate-related coursework or work experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Self-motivated, with a high level of enthusiasm and willingness to learn and incorporate coaching and instructions into daily tasks and assignments.

About Us

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries. We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us! For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 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.