Corporate Counsel - Construction

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. 

• →Oversee legal aspects of the company’s construction and procurement contracting terms and process; work with the company’s Development team in negotiating and managing construction contracts
• →Advise on regulatory, health and environmental matters regarding development projects
• →Negotiate and work with the company’s contractors and utility providers
• →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

• →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
• →Two or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice or a construction-focused practice

• 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