Corporate Counsel - Hyperscale Sales

QTS Data Centers Job Opportunity

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history—and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we'd like to invite you to join us.

Hyperscale Sales Corporate Counsel supports the company's legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes customer contract negotiations, general corporate matters, regulatory and compliance matters, insurance, internal corporate policies and procedures, along with drafting and negotiating other transactional matters. What you will do:

• Negotiating and drafting customer contracts as well as various other transactional matters
• Providing ongoing interpretation of customer agreements and advice thereon
• Assists in developing, disseminating and reviewing template contract documentation, internal forms and processes, and procedures for the company
• Overseeing general corporate legal matters
• Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
• Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws
• 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

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

Nice to have:

• Experience with project finance and/or asset-based lending
• Data center and/or sales experience

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

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.

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.