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:
Corporate Counsel - Construction supports the company's legal operations with a concentration in construction law, including negotiating and managing construction contracts, design and engineering agreements, vendor and contractor arrangements, insurance and risk management matters, and regulatory compliance related to development and build activities. The role also advises on corporate governance, internal policies, and transactional matters, including oversight of corporate books and records.
What you will do:
- Overseeing general construction legal matters
- Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters
- Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
- 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
- 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
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
- Three or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with construction law
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
- QRest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club award trip eligibility
- Paid volunteer days
- Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance
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.
