Senior Corporate Counsel Construction

Who We Are:

Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forward-thinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our companys culture innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable resourceful and mission driven. Together we do great things.

Who You Are and the Impact You Will Have:

As Senior Corporate Counsel - Construction you are a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in construction project development and energy procurement. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a strategic mindset to complex legal matters. With a strong background in large-scale construction or power projects youre adept at navigating and negotiating high-impact contracts. Youre collaborative solutions-oriented and ready to support cross-functional teams across development and other business units.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee legal aspects of the companys construction and procurement contracting terms and process; work with the companys Development team in negotiating and managing construction contracts
• Advise on regulatory health and environmental matters regarding development projects
• Negotiate and work with the companys contractors and utility provider
• Negotiate and structure project-related documents including vendor / supply agreements O&M agreements and other similar agreements
• Support project financing transactions
• Assisting with a variety of other legal matters such as regulatory matters permitting environmental due diligence and real estate as well as various other transactional matters and agreements as needed
• Working with and managing outside counsel partners customers counterparties and other third parties as needed
• Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company as may be assigned by the General Counsel

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to the Bar of a U.S. state or the District of Columbia
• Five or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Hands-on self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product
• Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Enterprising and entrepreneurial
• Able to take initiative with no direction
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong listening organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel) Box Workday DocuSign
• Excellent analytical time-management judgment and decision-making skills
• Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on time
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Able to effectively manage complicated legal and business issues
• Ability to effectively manage others including outside counsel and service providers

Total Rewards:

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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