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Position Title : Attorney, Corporate Governance (P3)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

Provide legal assistance, advice and counseling primarily regarding corporate law (including corporate governance), financings, securities laws, contracts, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and other public company matters.

Assist with Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management, as needed.

Assist with compliance with the Crown Castle Lobbying Policy and lobbying laws and regulations for all departments engaged in lobbying activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for researching, analyzing and communicating federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to corporate governance, corporate law, financings, securities matters, and lobbying.
• Assist with maintaining and overseeing an effective lobbying compliance program, including promoting awareness and observance of the Lobbying Policy, internal lobbying processes and compliance with lobbying laws and regulations.
• Respond to legal inquiries, assisting Crown Castle personnel with regard to applicable legal issues as needed.
• Provide assistance with respect to Corporate Secretary matters, including entity management, minutes, resolutions and corporate records.
• Draft, review and revise, as appropriate, contracts and other documents regarding various matters.
• Serve as the legal liaison to internal departments, as needed.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Attorney’s License

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of one (1)+ year of related legal experience with a law firm or public company legal department, with two (2) years or three (3)+ years preferred
• Working knowledge of corporate and transactional legal matters
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Knowledge of and experience with contract, transactional and business law
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions
• Corporate governance experience relating to publicly traded entities preferred
• Lobbying Compliance and/lor similar experience useful
• ESG-related legal experience useful

Expectations

• Ability to work with individuals of diverse background, personalities and opinions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong computer skills
• Superior communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills
• Telecommunications experience useful
• Workiva (Wdesk), Boardvantage (or similar platform) and Intelligize (or similar platform) useful

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Managing Counsel

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.