Corporate Counsel - Hyperscale Sales

Quality Technology Services•Overland Park, KS

20h

About The Position

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 & The Impact You Will Have: 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.

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
Three or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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