Corporate Counsel - Procurement

About the role

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Requirements

• 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 as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice

Qualifications

• Experience with project finance and/or asset-based lending

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program