Corporate Counsel I

1087 SBA Towers South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Remote workdays

Job summary

SBA Communications is seeking a motivated in-house legal professional to support property and real estate transactions in South Africa. You will analyze property title documents, prepare risk assessments, and draft/negotiate agreements, with travel for ground leases and permits.

Ideal candidates hold an Admitted Attorney qualification with 1–3 years in corporate or real estate transactions, and are proficient in MS Office. English/Afrikaans bilingualism is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Admitted Attorney, LLB or B.Comm LLB with 1+ years in corporate, commercial and/or real estate transactions.
• Bilingual in English/Afrikaans preferred.
• Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel domestically about 10%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze property title and related documents to assess feasibility of installing telecommunication towers.
• Assist with risk assessments related to title, mortgages, servitudes and contracts.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal contracts and agreements.
• Coordinate corporate and regulatory filings and maintain corporate records.
• Assist with in-country property registrations and ground lease issues.
• Support Asset Optimization with market transactions.
• Handle litigation control activities and maintain trackers.
• Provide general legal advisory support on real estate matters.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Real estate knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree Admitted Attorney, LLB or B.Comm LLB

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected. We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives. We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner. In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. This includes: Financial Wellbeing 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable Health and Mental Wellbeing Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage Paid parental leave and company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives Personal Growth & Balance Paid time off and company-paid holidays Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable law, and may vary based on factors such as employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled hours. Certain benefits may not be available to part-time employees or employees working fewer than 30 hours per week. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze property title and related property documentation to assess the legal feasibility to install telecommunication towers.
• Assist with preparation of various risk assessments regarding issues with property title, mortgage bonds, servitudes, the validity of contracts and restrictive conditions, including alternatives to mitigate and control such risks.
• Research and analyze all applicable law sources, statutes and legal precedent in order to analyze and/or form legal opinions and documentation.
• Assist to draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal contracts and agreements.
• Assist with general asset/ real estate management matters.
• Assist with registration of properties and contracts at the offices of the Deeds Registry of South Africa.
• Assist to prepare and coordinate corporate and regulatory filings.
• Maintain corporate records.
• Preparation of legal letters, memorandums and reports.
• Coordinate and implement projects to improve the internal in country legal processes of the company.
• Resolve issues related to ground leases and permits, which may require in country travel.
• Assist with general litigation control, including the updating of the litigation trackers with the control of deadlines and scheduled hearings etc.
• Assist the Asset Optimization department in the market (purchases, extensions, amendments and abatements).
• General legal advisor responsibilities and the ability to resolve routine legal and real estate issues.
• Legal due diligence with respect to Merger and Acquisition transactions and their corresponding MLAs in sale leaseback deals.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bilingual in English/Afrikaans preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Admitted Attorney, B.Comm. LLB or LLB preferably; and 1+ years 1 to 3 years of experience in Corporate, Commercial and/or real estate transaction environment required, including but not limited to landlord-tenant relations, development & construction and permitting regulation.
• Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and beginner proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
• Domestic Travel 10% of the time some travel maybe required.
• Valid Government Issued Driver's License #LI-DA1

These words describe our team members at SBA. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit has guided how we build our business, inspire each other and deliver for our customers. Wherever your location at SBA, as a member of our team, you will find colleagues who encourage you, challenges that energize you and leaders who appreciate you.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

SBA Communications is an industry leader in providing wireless communications infrastructure essential to connecting businesses, communities and people, with a track record of growth throughout the Americas, Africa and in Asia. We are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC, and our organization is part of the S&P 500. SBA is also among the top 20 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) based on market capitalization.