Attorney

American Tower

Staff Attorney managing legal agreements related to real estate transactions for American Tower. Collaborating cross-functionally within the Legal department to resolve issues and support negotiations.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare all documents relating to tenant licenses, ground leases, easements
Review and provide legal analyses of contract terminations, renewals, assignments
Resolve issues that may impact a pending customer application or ground lease negotiation.
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of applicable customer and/or landowner agreements; regularly communicate with external customers regarding contractual rights and obligations.
Negotiate resolutions to customer issues related to non-compliance.
Coordinate and communicate with internal departments to satisfactorily resolve issues with property owners and/or external customers.
Prepare legal analyses of and negotiate resolution of property owner transactions, customer requests, project permitting, and the adoption of applicable legislation or regulations.
Help resolve title curative issues, including but not limited to missing deeds, missing memoranda of lease/assignments, utility and access easement issues, all liens (except mechanic’s), probate issues, improper signature authority, and issues concerning Company entities; work with external title companies in accordance with internal policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor and license to practice law in any state required.
Between 1-3 years of experience working with contract/license drafting and negotiation strongly preferred.
Strong negotiation skills; ability to effectively resolve complex issues and conflicts in relation to agreement and contract compliance.
Attention to detail in the preparation and review of contracts and supporting documents; strong legal drafting skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationlegal analysistitle curative issuesproject permittinglegislationregulationscustomer agreementslandowner agreementscompliance

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsattention to detailwritten communicationoral communicationconflict resolutionorganizational skillsprioritizationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Juris Doctorlicense to practice law