What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel position at Vertical Bridge?
Vertical Bridge is the nation's largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure and locations, providing build-to-suit and colocation solutions to the wireless industry. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral® company certified status and has been recertified every year since.
Summary:
The Associate Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, editing, negotiating and processing lease agreements and other various real estate-related contracts, including amendments. Provide comprehensive legal services associated with the acquisition or leasing of land or the leasing of third party owned sites in relation to a national business which owns, operates, and manages telecommunications real estate assets across the US. The Associate Counsel will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate turnaround of real estate-related agreements and the achievement of the Leasing Operations team's objectives and goals.
Job Functions:
- Negotiate and draft purchase agreements, lease agreements and easements (including amendments) associated with the securing of real property relating to communications towers consistent with transaction information provided by Development
- Advise the Company's various personnel on real estate related matters for which they seek assistance and provide legal support and guidance
- Review survey and title relating to targeted properties, provide advice in overcoming issues
- Communicate diligently and professionally, via email and telephone, with landowners and external parties representing landowners to negotiate and resolve outstanding matters and finalize agreements
- Represent the Company with the upmost professionalism, demonstrating a flexible and friendly attitude and approach towards resolving matters and negotiating transactions
- Support and assist Senior Vice President of Leasing Operations with responding to questions and issues associated with securing targeted properties
- Support team of contract managers in finalizing documents
- Review legal impediments associated with project management items to authorize and approve tower construction starts
- Become proficient in the variety of the Company's contract management software and systems
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Position will work directly from the corporate office with minimum travel.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a bachelor's degree and JD and must possess a current, active license to practice law
- Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing in real estate related activities required.
- Telecommunications transactional experience preferred
- Excellent drafting, writing and document production skills
- Proficient in computer software applications including Microsoft Office Word. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, negotiating skills and the ability to work quickly and independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, time manage and multi-task with limited supervision and under firm deadlines
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth changing environment with a high level of productivity
Vertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
