Legal Intern

American Tower; Woburn (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Tower invites a current ABA-accredited law student to join the U.S. Tower division as a Legal Intern. The role involves researching, drafting, and reviewing real estate-related agreements, and supporting negotiations across multiple teams.

You will gain exposure to contracting, compliance, zoning, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental work while collaborating with attorneys and other mentors. Strong writing and verbal skills, and a proactive attitude, are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a 2nd- or 3rd-year JD student in an ABA-accredited program.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Prior real estate coursework or experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

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.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Assist multiple teams with resolving business and legal issues.
• Work on projects across multiple practice areas.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited) program

GPA 3.0

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.

What You Can Offer Us

• 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.

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.

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.