Corporate Counsel - Construction

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching (Roth and Traditional)

Bonus eligibility for every employee

Generous PTO and volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and holiday pay

Pet and legal insurance

Sabbatical program

Service award program

Parental leave

Military benefits package

Matching gift program

Scholarship for dependents

Crisis fund

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a seasoned Corporate Counsel - Construction to lead legal aspects of construction and procurement contracts. You will partner closely with the Development team to negotiate, structure, and manage complex agreements across large-scale projects.

Ideal candidates bring significant corporate transactional or construction-focused experience, strong regulatory insight, and excellent negotiation and communication skills to support rapid growth in a dynamic, sustainable

Qualifications

• 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 in corporate transactional practice or construction-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal aspects of construction and procurement contracting; negotiate with Development team.
• Advise on regulatory, health and environmental matters for development projects.
• Negotiate with contractors and utility providers.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission (US state/DC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

Workday

DocuSign

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world‑class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting‑edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission‑driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Who You Are

As 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, you’re adept at navigating and negotiating high‑impact contracts. You’re 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 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

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

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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