Senior Corporate Counsel - Power & Utilities

QTS Realty Trust; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 229.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to support the company’s legal operations across general corporate matters, governance, compliance, insurance, contracts, and policies. You will draft, negotiate, and review customer and vendor agreements and manage books and records. The role requires a J.D.

from an accredited U.S. law school, bar admission, and at least five years in a general corporate transactional practice.

Formación

• 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.
• Five or more years of legal experience in a general corporate transactional practice.

Responsabilidades

• 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 corporate governance matters and managing books and records.
• 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.
• Managing collections on customer accounts.
• Working with outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties as needed.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Data privacy knowledge

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

J.D. from US law school

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Box

Workday

DocuSign

Descripción del empleo

Senior Corporate Counsel supports the company’s legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes general corporate matters, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters, insurance, vendor contract negotiations, internal corporate policies and procedures, along with drafting and negotiating other transactional matters including managing books and record keeping.

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 corporate governance matters as well as managing books and records
• 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
• Five or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional 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 directionStrong 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
• Able to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $149,556.65 - 228,711.99 Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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