Corporate Counsel - Procurement

QTS Data Centers•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

As Corporate Counsel, you are a seasoned legal professional with expertise in procurement, engineering, construction, project development, insurance, vendor contract negotiations, along with drafting and negotiating a wide range of transactional matters. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a strategic mindset to complex legal matters. This role is heavily procurement-focused and is intended to mirror the day-to-day responsibilities and skill set of procurement-focused corporate counsel on the team, including responsibility for negotiating, structuring, and managing a high volume of vendor agreements supporting mission-critical infrastructure, construction, equipment, and services. You will bring strong commercial judgment, deep contract negotiation experience, and the ability to manage risk in fast-paced, high-stakes procurement environments across our data center portfolio. You’re collaborative, solutions-oriented, and ready to support cross-functional teams across development and other business units.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide legal support for the company’s procurement contracting terms and process; work with the company’s business groups in negotiating and managing a broad range of contracts, including negotiation of Master Services Agreements, Equipment Supply Contracts, Software / SaaS Agreements, Professional Services / Consulting Agreements, and NDAs.
Partner closely with procurement and business stakeholders to structure agreements that align with QTS’s commercial objectives and risk management practices
Support high-volume contracting workflows while maintaining attention to detail and risk discipline
Advise on issues arising during contract performance, including disputes, change orders, claims, terminations, or any other supplier performance issues
Advise on related regulatory and compliance matters, such as data privacy, environmental / health and safety considerations, permitting, due diligence, or any other industry-specific requirements impacting vendors, as needed
Working with and managing outside counsel, partners, customers, counterparties and other third parties, as needed
Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as may be assigned by the General Counsel