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
- 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
- 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.
Under direction of the Legal Manager, South Africa, this position will provide legal support and counseling, in connection with asset management and corporate contracts and documents as requested by various company departments and external customers.
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.
- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and admission as an attorney; B.Comm. LLB or LLB preferred
- 1 to 3 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and/or real estate transactions
- Experience with landlord-tenant relations, development and construction, and permitting regulation
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Afrikaans
- Beginner proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Valid government-issued driver’s license
SBA Communications Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SBA Communications and has not been reviewed or approved by SBA Communications.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are consistently presented as core parts of a comprehensive package. These offerings are often characterized as competitive and well-regarded.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, company holidays, and a sizable PTO bank are complemented by volunteer time off. Parental and disability leaves add to the overall breadth of time-off options.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs such as RSUs and an ESPP are highlighted as meaningful components that foster an ownership mindset. Total compensation is frequently viewed more favorably when equity is included.
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What We Do
SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. With a portfolio of high-quality and exclusive communications sites throughout the Americas and Africa, SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC. SBA is part of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts based on market capitalization. An industry leader with more than 30 years of experience and expertise, SBA has participated in the creation of the shared infrastructure model for carriers that helped to facilitate the expansion of the mobile industry. Our principal operations and offices are in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Tanzania. Our commitment to Building Better Wireless® includes: Leasing antenna space on our multi-tenant towers and other structures to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts. We build our towers at the request of wireless carriers, leveraging our in-house experience in site acquisition, zoning and construction. Assisting wireless service providers and operators in developing their own networks through site acquisition, zoning, construction and equipment installation. Our extensive site development experience includes participation in the development of more than 120,000 communication sites. Working with property owners to strategically develop and monetize the wireless infrastructure potential of their real estate assets. SBA also currently manages approximately 45,000 communication site locations on behalf of third-party landlords. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
