Vacancy title:
Corporate Counsel I
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Legal, Real Estate
Jobs at:
SBA Communications
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 20 2026
Duty Station:
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Office | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
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.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
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
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.
FAST-PACED. EVOLVING. SUPPORTIVE. DEDICATED.
These words describe our team members at SBA. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit has guided how we build our business, inspire each other and deliver for our customers. Wherever your location at SBA, as a member of our team, you will find colleagues who encourage you, challenges that energize you and leaders who appreciate you.
About Us
SBA Communications is an industry leader in providing wireless communications infrastructure essential to connecting businesses, communities and people, with a track record of growth throughout the Americas, Africa and in Asia. We are listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC, and our organization is part of the S&P 500. SBA is also among the top 20 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) based on market capitalization.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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