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Senior Principal Corporate Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

SBA Communications
Posted Apr 01
Full Time
On Site
Boca Raton, Florida

Are you looking for:

  • Work/Life Balance?
  • A company where you will make a difference?
  • A unique remote work policy?
  • Tuition reimbursement?
  • Fitness Reimbursement?
  • 401K program with company match?
  • Ownership of a well performing stock?
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)?
  • Commuter Reimbursement?
  • Cellular Phone discounts?
  • Vehicle Discounts?

 

SBA is one of the top 20 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) based on market capitalization. Since 1989 SBA Communications has been a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure. Currently in 16 countries and growing, we are seeking career

minded individuals who want to feel valued and work in a fast-paced company. You can search our openings, review our benefits, and learn more about SBA Communications by clicking on the link. https://www.sbasite.com

 

Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Principal Corporate Counsel

Under direction of the Vice President – Merger & Acquisitions, and as a part of the Mergers & Acquisition department, this position will provide legal support and counseling, in connection with domestic and cross-border asset and equity Mergers and Acquisitions, including the negotiation and drafting of transaction documents, coordination of due diligence processes and integration, as well as supervision and time-management of administrative staff and paralegals. The ideal candidate shall be able to responsibly self-start and logically self-prioritize matters in a fast-paced multicultural environment with a wide range of hierarchical positions.


What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

  •  Be the primary responsible party for the legal aspects of M&A transactions and strategic investments, including, but not limited to, negotiating, reviewing and drafting related documents from pre-signing to post-closing.

  • Coordination of due diligence, integration and post-closing matters.

  • Partner with Business Development, Operations, Tax, Accounting and Cross-Functional Legal teams to execute transactions and integrate acquired assets/companies.

  • Support and, at times, lead, intricate M&A negotiation and complex strategic initiatives.

  • Coordinate and time-manage outside corporate counsel and internal staff.

  • Draft, review and negotiate miscellaneous M&A, corporate and real estate contracts.

  • Prioritize deal demands.

  • Report deal status to Senior Management, inclusive of Officers.

  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

     

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

  •  Bilingual in English/Spanish required
  • Trilingual in English/Spanish/Portuguese preferred
  • J.D. or Bachelor's Degree Law degree required
  • Licensed to practice Law in the U.S. or ability to be licensed to practice Law as a Florida in-house counsel required  
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  • At least 10 years experience working in a reputable law firm or in-house for a multinational company with a dedicated M&A Legal Group.
  • 5 years experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and/or sophisticated transactional law
  • Related experience with cross-border transactions, strongly preferred; Related experience in joint  ventures negotiations and capital investments strongly preferred; Wireless industry knowledge preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and intermediate proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
  • International Travel 20% of the time
  • Valid Government Issued Driver's License
  • Valid Government Issued Passport
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