Associate General Counsel, Director - Development

QTS Realty Trust, Inc. • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Associate General Counsel, Director - Development is a member of the legal department who is a critical thinker who provides legal counsel to support the company's customer contract negotiations, vendor contract negotiations and other construction-related tasks. They maintain compliance with all internal contract policies and procedures, and provides support to the Company's business units.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
• Six or more years of experience as a lawyer working in the areas of contract negotiation, real estate, lease negotiation, and/or corporate law
• 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
• Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn ERP systems
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Box and DocuSign
• Excellent analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude
• Ability to manage competing priorities and demands on time
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Able to take initiative with little direction

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company
• Negotiate and draft customer and vendor contracts
• Negotiate and draft various business-related documents and agreements
• Assist with a variety of business-related functions, including, loans, equity raises, acquisitions, construction, real estate, reporting and compliance, litigation, etc.
• Assist with information technology-related matters
• Assist with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws
• Assist with the company's data security program
• Manage collections on customer accounts
• Manage customer bankruptcy filings

Benefits

• 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
• other company benefits
• Bonus eligible
• This job may be eligible for equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree