Sr Attorney

Position Title:  Attorney or Sr Attorney* (P3 or P4)

*Level will be determined commensurate with experience.

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.      

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

Provide legal advice, counseling, and to training to business partners on issues related to customer contracts, service and vendor contracts, corporate matters, small cell customers and/or other areas. 

Responsibilities 

• Recognizes and evaluates legal risks associated with different business decisions and communicates those risks to peers and colleagues
• Able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations
• Respond to legal inquiries, assisting Crown personnel with regard to legal issues as needed.
• Draft and review legal documents
• Assist in the interpretation of contract documents and in the resolution of disputes related to contract terms
• Assist on special projects; involving initiation and execution of various projects related to training
• Draft and review service contracts; involving support for negotiation and preparation of service contracts pursuant to which Crown provides services to customers.
• Draft and review vendor contracts; involving preparation of and revisions to standard forms for use with vendors providing services to Crown.
• Draft and review permitting and license agreements, negotiate telecommunications infrastructure relocation agreements.
• Serve as the legal liaison to an Area, Region, or Corporate functional department.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Attorney’s License

 Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Two or more years of related legal experience, four years or more preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating real estate agreements, license agreements, IT agreements, customer contracts, service and vendor contracts.

Expectations

• Thorough knowledge of legal research and writing techniques
• Basic knowledge of real estate, contract and business law
• Telecommunications experience useful
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse background, personalities and opinions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Working knowledge of MS Office

Organizational Relationship

Reports to:  Associate General Counsel or Managing Counsel

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

The pay range offered for this position is $123,200-$212,300 annually. A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site (crowncastle.com/careers) to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Salary

• $123,200 - $212,300/year