Corporate Counsel - Construction

QTS Realty Trust

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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401(k) matching contributions

Paid Holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Sabbatical Program

Parental Leave

Volunteer Days

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Irving, TX seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel - Construction to lead legal matters on large-scale construction and energy procurement projects. You will negotiate complex contracts, advise on regulatory and environmental issues, and support financing activities while coordinating with development teams.

The role requires a U.S. law degree, bar admission, and 2+ years in corporate transactional or construction-focused practice, with strong negotiation and communication

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 or construction-focused practice.
Hands-on, self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team.
Agile and versatile; adaptable to change.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage outside counsel and third parties.

Responsibilities

Oversee legal aspects of construction and procurement contracting terms and process.
Work with Development team in negotiating and managing construction contracts.
Advise on regulatory, health and environmental matters regarding development projects.
Negotiate with contractors and utility providers.
Structure project-related documents including vendor/Supply, O&M and similar agreements.
Support project financing transactions.
Handle regulatory, permitting, environmental, due diligence and real estate matters as needed.
Coordinate with outside counsel and other third parties as needed.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Negotiation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission (US state or DC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

Workday

DocuSign

Job description

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, judgement 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
Able 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. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted 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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.

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