Director Contract Development

Position Title: Director Contract Development (M4)

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Director of Contract Development, you will be responsible for leading the contract development process to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction. Your role will involve overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, from initial negotiation and to document execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, sales, and project management, to develop and implement contract strategies that align with business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create contract processes that enable ease, speed and predictability
• Champion the introduction and enhancement of technology solutions to maximize the efficiency of the department and achievement of business goals and objectives
• Ensure operational excellence by owning and driving the leasing process
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes reduce manual intervention
• Ensure alignment between commercial and customer needs to meet objectives especially when interests conflict

Expectations 

• Proven experience in contract development, negotiation, and management, preferably within the wireless infrastructure or telecommunications industry
• Strong knowledge of contract processes, commercial terms, and legal principles related to contract drafting and negotiation
• Demonstrated experience implementing and optimizing contract development tools or technologies to improve drafting efficiency, governance, and compliance
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to drive results through accountability to align contract development activities with overall business objectives
•  Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in law, business administration, or a related field required
• Advanced degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contract development roles, preferably within the telecommunications industry required
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams

Organizational Relationship  

Reports to: Associate General Counsel

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): Sr Manager, Manager

Where You Will Work
This role falls into our current hybrid work model, which is 2-days remote and 3-days in the office. To optimize collaboration, relationship building, and key stakeholder engagement, starting 07/06/2026 we will move to a 4:1 hybrid model which is in office Monday-Thursday with the option for remote work on Fridays. 

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $164700 - $226500 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.