Director Leasing Operations

Summary:
The Director of Leasing Operations will be responsible for managing a team of Contract Managers primarily charged with drafting, reviewing, editing, and negotiating site-specific lease and license agreements with wireless telecommunications carriers locating equipment on Company owned and managed towers and other structures. Specifically, the position will be responsible for meeting specific Company document production goals and assuring that the team provides first-class timely service to related departments. Additionally, the position will be involved with drafting and negotiating master collocation lease agreements and other wireless carrier related contracts, including amendments, letter agreements, services agreements and various other contracts related to the Company’s business relationships with wireless carriers. The position will service the Company’s various departments and participate in providing advice with respect to wireless carrier related agreements and assist with matters ranging from defaults under contracts to novel business transactions.

Job Functions:

• Become fluent and proficient with Company systems, specifically its Contract Lifecycle Management platform.
• Assist in the drafting and preparation of carrier contracts consistent with transaction information provided by Leasing and other Departments.
• Assist in the drafting and preparation of carrier contracts consistent with industry and commercial standards.
• Communicate diligently and professionally, via email and telephone, with external parties representing wireless carriers to negotiate and resolve outstanding matters and finalize agreements.
• Develop an understanding of the Company’s vast library of contracts to advise the Company’s various departments and personnel on past transactions, best practices, and the company’s positions on existing and future transactions.
• Diligently manage and track open transactions.
• Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual target goals for contract generation and contract execution.

These job functions are representative of tasks accomplished by incumbents. The list is not exhaustive; incumbents perform other job-related tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage 4 team members in the Leasing Operations department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Position will work directly from the corporate office with minimal travel.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school preferred with Florida or other state bar admission.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the wireless communication sector.
• Proven ability to manage a team.
• Proficient user of Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite products.
• Excellent client and vendor relationship skills.
• Ability to prioritize, time manage, and multi-task with limited supervision and under firm deadlines.
• Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team.

Vertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.