Strategic Construction & Energy Projects Counsel

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

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