Corporate Counsel I Job Vacancy at SBA Communications – Dar es Salaam, November 2026

Employer: SBA Communications
Position: Corporate Counsel I
Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR102714
Date Posted: November 2026

About SBA Communications

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, its network of over 46,000 communication sites spans more than 10 countries, forming critical infrastructure that connects millions of people.

The company provides essential telecommunications infrastructure that keeps the world connected.

SBA Communications is looking for innovative professionals to join its dynamic team. The company values agility, teamwork, collaboration, and shared success, encouraging every team member to think like an owner.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

The Corporate Counsel I will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Analyze property titles and related documentation to assess the legal feasibility of installing telecommunications towers.
2. Assist in preparing risk assessments related to property titles, mortgage bonds, servitudes, contract validity, and restrictive conditions, including identifying mitigation strategies.
3. Research and analyze applicable laws, statutes, and legal precedents to support legal opinions and documentation.
4. Conduct legal research on local laws, regulations, and jurisprudence relevant to specific matters.
5. Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal contracts and agreements.
6. Support general asset and real estate management activities.
7. Assist with the registration of properties and contracts.
8. Prepare and coordinate corporate and regulatory filings.
9. Support the vendor due diligence process.
10. Assist with litigation support and oversight, including pre-litigation disputes.
11. Coordinate and implement projects to improve internal legal processes.
12. Comply with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures and regulations.
13. Maintain corporate records.
14. Resolve issues related to ground leases and permits, which may require travel.
15. Assist with litigation management, including updating litigation trackers and monitoring deadlines and hearings.
16. Support other departments with purchases, extensions, amendments, and abatements.
17. Provide general legal advisory services and resolve routine legal and real estate issues.
18. Conduct legal due diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), including reviewing Master Lease Agreements (MLAs) in sale-leaseback transactions.

Qualifications and Requirements

Interested applicants should meet the following qualifications and requirements:

1. Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or the U.S. equivalent of a Juris Doctorate.

2. Work Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in real estate, contracts, and negotiations.
• Experience should include property title and due diligence, litigation, compliance, landlord-tenant relations, development, and construction.

3. Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the wireless telecommunications industry.

4. Areas of Expertise

• Experience in tenancy law.
• Real estate law.
• Contract law.

5. Professional Licensing

• Must be licensed to practice law in the local market.

Employee Benefits

SBA Communications offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ 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.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible.
• Wellness programmes and resources, including an employee assistance programme and well-being initiatives.

Personal Growth and Work-Life 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, certification, or licensing support, where eligible.
• Performance-based bonuses or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role.

Note: Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, applicable law, employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled working hours. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the SBA Communications official careers portal.

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Job Requisition ID: JR102714

SBA Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to teamwork, professional development, and creating a supportive working environment.