Attorney II

American Tower

Attorney II at American Tower's Legal department managing tenant licensing agreements and real estate transactions. Collaborating cross-functionally on legal analyses and contract negotiations.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare all documents relating to tenant licenses, ground leases, and easements.
Resolve land-related issues that may impact a pending customer application or ground lease negotiation.
Partner cross-functionally to review and provide legal analyses of contract terminations, renewals, and assignments.
Serve as an escalation point for customer matters relating to national agreements.
Provide guidance on best practices and procedures for related legal team functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in any state required.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience required.
Experience negotiating complex contracts/licenses and drafting original or unique contractual provisions strongly preferred.
Experience in the telecommunications tower or carrier industry strongly preferred.
Ability to apply legal expertise and experience to make sound business decisions.
Excellent negotiation skills; ability to effectively resolve complex issues and conflicts.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within agreed upon timeframes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices
Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors
This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcontract draftinglegal analysisissue resolutionlegal expertisebusiness decision making

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsconflict resolutionwritten communicationoral communicationorganizational skillstime management

Certifications

Juris Doctor degreelicense to practice law