Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Duluth, GA seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide practical, business-focused legal counsel across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. You will partner with internal stakeholders to support key transactions, manage risk, and ensure policies and operations meet regulatory requirements.

The role involves corporate governance, contracting, employment matters, and reviewing external communications, with opportunities to manage outside counsel and

Qualifications

• Writes and analyzes complex corporate, commercial and compliance matters.
• Strong academic credentials from a U.S. law school and 5+ years of practice.
• Experience or interest in employment and dispute matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-focused counsel across corporate, commercial and compliance matters.
• Manage outside counsel and third parties as needed.
• Oversee corporate governance, entity management and contracting support.
• Advise on evolving laws and regulatory compliance; implement policies and training.
• Offer legal support on employment-related matters and related policies.
• Review marketing, advertising and external communications for legal alignment.
• Support diverse legal projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

DocuSign

Copilot

Job description

Who We Are:

It’s pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s 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 today’s 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 world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers.QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s 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:

Senior Corporate Counsel is a member of the Legal Department who provides practical, business-focused counsel across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to support key transactions and initiatives, manage legal risk, and help ensure the Company’s policies, processes, and operations align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Research, analyze, and provide practical legal advice to business partners on complex matters supporting the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives, and deliver day-to-day counsel to help identify and manage legal risk while driving timely, actionable solutions.
• Manage outside counsel, counterparties, and other third parties as needed.
• Manage general corporate matters and related business processes, including legal entity management and contracting support (intercompany agreements, commercial contracts, and other strategic transaction documents), as well as corporate and policy governance and compliance program administration in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and advise on evolving laws and regulations impacting the business, assess applicability and compliance risk, and partner with internal stakeholders to implement practical policies, processes, and training to support ongoing compliance, including with environmental, employment, and privacy laws.
• Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including hiring, separations, compensation and incentive programs, employment policies, and other employment-related requests.
• Provide legal review and guidance on marketing, advertising, and external communications, including third-party requests and public relations materials, to ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and brand standards
• Periodically assist with diverse, high-demand legal projects outside normal areas of focus.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on general corporate matters, legal compliance, and risk management, plus demonstrated experience or interest in employment and dispute/litigation matters.

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.
• Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn ERP systems.
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment.
• Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Co-Pilot), Box, and DocuSign.
• Excellent analytical, time-management, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and demands.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.