Corporate Counsel II

SBA Towers South Africa, a subsidiary of SBA Communications Corporation, is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, and rooftops. SBA Towers South Africa has participated in the creation of the shared infrastructure model for carriers that helped to facilitate the expansion of the mobile industry in South Africa. Our experience, capabilities, and resources ensure speed to market, making SBA Towers South Africa a preferred partner for wireless service providers.

The People

Our success stems from our collaborative environment, where differences are appreciated and our team members are considered our most valued asset. Together we uphold the highest moral and ethical standards, are excellent stewards of our financial resources, prioritize quality, and do things right the first time. We innovate new, efficient, and effective ways to do business, and we go the extra mile to provide excellent customer service to our clients and to each other. We enjoy each other’s company and we work hard to make those around us successful.

The Perks

One of our values is to be People Focused, and as such, we are committed to our team members’ current and evolving needs through our global compensation and benefits programs. Our strategy is to provide programs and resources focused on four pillars of overall well-being: Physical, Emotional, Financial, and Social. We enable our team members to stay healthy with monthly Health Days and our Gym Reimbursement Policy. We help our team members navigate their path towards financial security through our Global Stock Ownership and Employee Stock Purchase Programs. Additionally, we provide Study Leave and other impactful benefits.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Corporate Counsel II

This role is responsible for providing 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

1. Analyze property title and related property documentation to assess the legal feasibility to install telecommunication towers.
2. Prepare 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.
3. Certify the title of property.
4. Research and analyze all applicable law sources, statutes, and legal precedent in order to analyze and/or form legal opinions and documentation.
5. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal contracts and agreements.
6. Attend to general asset/real estate management matters.
7. Attend to registration of properties and contracts at the offices of the Deeds Registry of South Africa.
8. Prepare and coordinate corporate and regulatory filings.
9. Maintain corporate records.
10. Preparation of legal letters, memorandums, and reports.
11. Coordinate and implement projects to improve the internal in-country legal processes of the company.
12. Resolve issues related to ground leases and permits, which may require in-country travel.
13. General litigation control, including the updating of the litigation trackers with the control of deadlines and scheduled hearings, etc.
14. Assist in the implementation and execution of policies relating to diligence and regulatory compliance including, but not limited to, Title standards, Compliance with environmental laws, Compliance with licensure requirements, Scope of work for outside consultants, Risk management and assessments, Corporate, tax, and labor obligations, FCPA, and anti-corruption policies.
15. Assist the Asset Optimization department in the market (purchases, extensions, amendments, and abatements).
16. General legal advisor responsibilities and the ability to resolve routine legal and real estate issues.
17. Legal due diligence with respect to Merger and Acquisition transactions and their corresponding MLAs in sale leaseback deals.
18. Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree Admitted Attorney, with LLB or LLB preferred;
2. Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions preferred.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and beginner proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite software including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
4. Domestic Travel 10% of the time may require travel.