Corporate Counsel I

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Dar es Salaam, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, TZA
In-Office
Mid level
Other
The Role
Provides legal support for telecommunications tower properties, real estate, contracts, leases, permits, corporate filings, vendor due diligence, litigation, and M&A transactions. Responsibilities include title analysis, legal research, risk assessment, contract drafting and negotiation, property registration, litigation tracking, corporate records maintenance, and advising internal departments on routine legal and real estate matters. The role requires a law degree, local bar licensure, and 2–5 years of relevant experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 titles and related documentation to assess the legal feasibility of installing telecommunications towers.
  • Assist in preparing risk assessments related to property titles, mortgage bonds, servitudes, contract validity, and restrictive conditions, including identifying mitigation strategies.
  • Research and analyze applicable laws, statutes, and legal precedents to support legal opinions and documentation.
  • Conduct legal research on local laws, regulations, and jurisprudence relevant to specific matters.
  • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal contracts and agreements.
  • Support general asset and real estate management activities.
  • Assist with the registration of properties and contracts.
  • Prepare and coordinate corporate and regulatory filings.
  • Support the vendor due diligence process.
  • Assist with litigation support and oversight, including pre-litigation disputes.
  • Coordinate and implement projects to improve internal legal processes.
  • Comply with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures and regulations.
  • Maintain corporate records.
  • Resolve issues related to ground leases and permits, which may require travel.
  • Assist with litigation management, including updating litigation trackers and monitoring deadlines and hearings.
  • Support other departments with purchases, extensions, amendments, and abatements.
  • Provide general legal advisory services and resolve routine legal and real estate issues.
  • Conduct legal due diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), including review of Master Lease Agreements (MLAs) in sale-leaseback transactions.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law or U.S. equivalent of Juris Doctorate.
  • Experience: 2–5 years in real estate, contracts, and negotiations, including title and due diligence, litigation, compliance, landlord-tenant relations, development, and construction.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of the wireless industry.
  • Expertise: Experience in tenancy law, real estate law, or contract law.
  • Licensure: Licensed to practice law in the local market.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law or U.S. equivalent of Juris Doctorate
  • 2–5 years of experience in real estate, contracts, and negotiations
  • Experience with title and due diligence
  • Experience with litigation and compliance
  • Experience with landlord-tenant relations, development, and construction
  • Knowledge of tenancy law, real estate law, or contract law
  • Licensed to practice law in the local market
  • Knowledge of the wireless industry

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Boca Raton, FL
1,771 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

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

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