Real Estate Legal Manager

United States Cellular Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an in-house legal counsel specializing in Real Estate matters. This role involves providing legal support for acquisitions, leasing, and litigation related to wireless communication facilities. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to navigate complex legal challenges while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Real Estate law and contract negotiation, making a significant impact on the company's strategic initiatives. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Real Estate legal matters, including acquisitions and leasing.
• Strong negotiation skills for contracts and legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support General Counsel in real estate legal matters and transactions.
• Review and modify leases, easements, and contracts for compliance.
• Manage outside law firms and represent the Company in zoning hearings.

Skills

Real Estate Law

Contract Negotiation

Legal Research

Litigation Management

Dispute Resolution

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

In-house legal counsel for Real Estate matters. Support General Counsel, Chief of Strategy, Partnerships & Towers and Senior Director Legal-Towers in real estate legal matters including but not limited to: acquisitions, leasing, divestitures, entity projects, litigation, easements, foreclosures, eminent domain, and special projects.

• Acquire real estate interests, through purchase or lease, for (i) the construction of new wireless communication facilities and (ii) under existing wireless communication facilities, including on-going drafting, review and approval of leases, amendments, purchase agreements, easements, and other acquisition documents.
• Provide Real Estate legal support to internal customers regarding post-acquisition issues for existing wireless communication facilities including management of master lease/license agreements, colocation matters, litigation, resolution of default notices, dispute resolution, settlements, lease amendment and renewal negotiations, and assistance with special projects.
• Review, interpret and modify existing leases, easements, and other contracts.
• Provide legal opinions, legal research, statutory interpretation, and guidance to associates and agents of the Company regarding Real Estate matters.
• Retain, manage and oversee outside law firms engaged in Real Estate transactions and litigation for the Company
• Work closely with local counsel to represent the Company at local zoning hearings and other proceedings.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to secure real estate assets, reduce costs, improve audit activities, and otherwise assist finance, engineering, public affairs, and other departments of the Company with Real Estate and other legal issues.
• Provide progress, status, and summary information on cell site activities, real estate holdings and transactional documents before execution.
• Review title commitments, abstracts, title opinion letters, surveys, and underlying documents to determine conditions of title to land and resolve all title issues.