Corporate Counsel

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! Corporate Counsel (Real Estate) is a member of the legal team who reports to the Deputy General Counsel, VP - Real Estate and supports the company’s real estate activities and operations, such as acquisitions / dispositions, leasing, zoning and land use, real estate finance, tax incentives, and development incentives. This position maintains compliance with relevant contract policies and procedures and provides direct support to the company’s acquisition and development team and business units. RESPONSIBILITIES: Real Estate Matters: Support the legal aspects of the company’s real estate activities, operations, and transactions. This includes the negotiation and drafting of various legal documents and agreements, including those pertaining to real estate purchase/sale agreements, financing, leasing, tax incentives, economic development projects, title review and insurance, zoning and land use, easements and restrictive covenants, and management of multiple deals and deal flow. Role would include working with outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties. Non-Real Estate Matters: Based on the needs of the company, responsibility for various non-real estate legal and general business matters Responsibility for various commercial law matters Assist with a variety of business-related functions and provide sound legal and business judgment on matters including loans, equity raises, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction 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 Three or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice, preferably real estate Preferred Qualifications: Experience with project finance and/or asset-based lending 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 direction Strong 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 Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim. The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here: Know Your Rights (English) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35 data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team. At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve. We are powered by people. And we’d like to invite you to join us. In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program