Senior Paralegal - Real Estate

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. Financial Wellbeing: Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount. Mental Wellbeing: We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service. Personal Growth & Balance: Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program. If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you. Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Paralegal, Mergers & Acquisitions (Real Estate) Responsible for the coordination of real estate transactions, due diligence, closing and post-closing activities related to M&A transactions. What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) real estate transactions related to M&A contracts, title clearing instruments and closing documents, such as M&A contracts or transfer documents. Review and analyze ground and tenant leases and contracts in connection with estoppel preparation in order to identify possible issues within the specific terms. Review, analyze and organize due diligence. Maintain the deal tracker with up to date statuses. Correspond with third party vendors to obtain additional information. Follow up with various sellers, ground lessors, tenants, vendors, customers and outside counsel on a variety of legal matters. Coordinate dissemination of documents to various departments within SBA. Preparation of letters, memos, and reports. Maintain transaction files by ensuring items are filed correctly in the online data folders and ensure files are complete. Frequently communicate and collaborate with Senior Management, as needed, in order to accomplish tasks. Other projects and duties as assigned. What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements Language requirements: English (required), Spanish (preferred) Associate's Degree Bachelor's degree preferred; and 5-10 years of real estate paralegal experience. Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) preferred. Previous telecommunications and supervisory experience is a plus. Certified Paralegal (or equivalent) required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch. Ability to stand, walk and sit. Ability to reach with hands and arms Visual ability correctable to 20/20. Sitting up to 90% of the day. Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone. Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office/ Cubicle workspace. Moderate noise level. #LI-DJ1