Director, Real Estate & Engineering – Legal Affairs
T-Mobile is in pursuit of exceptional talent to join our executive team. We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and we are on the lookout for a leader who can steer our company towards new heights of success. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading a talented team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our organizational strategy and contributing to our continued growth and market leadership. Join us in our commitment to driving innovation, inspiring collaboration, fostering a positive company culture, and achieving unparalleled success.
At T-Mobile, we strongly encourage everyone, including people of color, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, and parents to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation-related requests.T-Mobile has consistently been recognized as a Best Place to Work, thanks to our crew of diverse, multitalented self-starters who are ready to go go go… And T-Mobile is recognized as a best place to work for LGBTQ employees by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equity Index ten years in a row. A designated Military Friendly Employer by Military Friendly for eleven years running. And with 100% score on the Disability Equality Index, our diversity across gender, race and ideas drives us forward.
Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team!
The Director of Real Estate & Engineering will lead a dynamic team of real estate legal professionals, you excel in managing high volumes of complex transactions with precision and agility. Your expertise in navigating legal frameworks and your ability to inspire and guide your team through intricate deals drive remarkable outcomes. By fostering collaboration, ensuring compliance, and streamlining processes, you not only meet but exceed the demands of a fast-paced real estate environment. Your leadership empowers your team to achieve excellence, making a significant impact on the organization’s growth and success.
What you’ll do in your role.
- Recruit, lead, and develop a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for negotiating and drafting complex agreements, including master lease agreements, site leases, and provide strategic legal counsel and guidance on land use, zoning and permitting issues related to wireless siting.
- Expertise and understanding of federal and state rules and regulations governing the siting and deployment of wireless infrastructure.
- Deep subject matter expertise negotiating transactions with national landlords (i.e., Crown Castle, ATC, SBA, Vertical Bridge, Equinix), telecom carriers, utility companies, municipalities, and utility companies.
- Serve as trusted advisor to business leaders and executives to interpret and effectively resolve local permitting and ordinance issues.
- Experience forging strategic relationships with state, local and federal government agencies.
- Develop and implement tools and processes to drive efficiency and consistency in the performance and management of legal services.
- Conduct RFPs and cost-effective management of external legal resource providers and outside counsel.
The experience you’ll bring.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to a state bar, with the ability to become a licensed attorney or practice in-house counsel in the State of Washington. - Minimum 15 years of on-point in-house or law firm experience.
- Results oriented leader with executive maturity to render legal advice to senior leaders and executive management.
- Proven success leading diverse teams managing a high transaction volume.
- Collaborator with a positive “can do” attitude, excellent written, verbal communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Experience developing and implementing intake, workflow and contract lifecycle management tools and process efficiencies.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities and effectively manage complex projects
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as qualifications and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year.
At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.
Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.
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