Corporate Counsel - Construction

QTS Data Centers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer days

Legal Insurance

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support diverse corporate matters and transactional work in a fast-paced, national-scale data center environment.

You will draft and negotiate customer and vendor contracts, manage outside counsel, and help maintain regulatory compliance and data security programs. Strong communication, confidentiality, and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.

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 as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing general corporate legal matters.
• Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters.
• Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance and privacy laws.
• Assisting with the company’s data security program and insurance program.

Skills

Legal experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Teamwork

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission (US state/DC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

Workday

DocuSign

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AI,cloudand digital transformation initiatives.We are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day, thecreativity,dedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

Corporate Counsel supports the company’s legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes general corporate matters, regulatory and compliance matters, insurance, vendor contract negotiations, internal corporate policies and procedures, along with drafting and negotiating other transactional matters. Responsibilities, other duties as assigned: Overseeing general corporate legal matters Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws Assisting with the company’s data security program Assisting with management of the Company’s insurance program and operations Assisting with a variety of other legal functions such as loans, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, intellectual property protection, tax abatements, litigation, etc. Managing collections on customer accounts Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned. Working with and managing outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties as needed

Basic 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 as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with project finance and/or asset-based lending

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

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
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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The pay transparency policy is available here:

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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.