Senior Counsel, Real Estate & Economic Development

QTS Data Centers

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

USD 169,000 - 259,000

Full time

3 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching
Bonus eligibility
Generous PTO
Volunteer days
Stock Purchase Plan
Holidays
Insurance
Sabbatical program
Service award
Parental leave
Military benefits
Matching gifts
Scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Counsel, Real Estate to support acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development activities across data center campuses.

You will draft and negotiate community benefit agreements, development agreements, and real estate transaction documents while coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel to manage complex deals and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
  • Minimum of 5 years practicing law with substantial real estate development and economic development transactions.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating community benefit agreements, development agreements and incentive documents.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating real estate development documents including purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements and related transaction documents.

Responsibilities

  • Lead drafting and negotiation of community benefit agreements and related development documents.
  • Advise on zoning, land use, tax incentives and public‑private deal structures.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel on incentive and public‑approval matters.
  • Manage multiple complex matters from diligence through closing.
  • Develop templates, playbooks and processes to improve efficiency across real estate transactions.

Skills

Legal expertise in real estate
Real estate development
Negotiation
Drafting agreements
Zoning knowledge
Deal leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Counsel, Real Estate to support acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development activities across data center campuses.

You will draft and negotiate community benefit agreements, development agreements, and real estate transaction documents while coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel to manage complex deals and ensure regulatory compliance.

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