Corporate Counsel - Construction
About The Position
QTS is seeking a Corporate Counsel - Construction to provide legal support for construction, procurement, development, and related business matters. The role works closely with the Development team and other business units on construction contracting, project development, energy procurement, and high-impact agreements. It also supports project financing and a broad range of transactional, regulatory, permitting, environmental, due diligence, and real estate matters as company needs require. The successful candidate is a seasoned, collaborative, and solutions-oriented legal professional with experience in large-scale construction or power projects. The position requires sound judgment, initiative, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex legal and business issues in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The role performs other legal and general business matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
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 experience practicing law in a general corporate transactional practice or a construction-focused practice.
- Disciplined, detail-oriented, self-starting, and able to work independently and as part of a team while producing accurate and timely work.
- Able to adapt to unfamiliar subject matter and changing circumstances, maintain confidentiality, and take initiative with limited direction.
- Strong written and oral communication, listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines; able to work in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, and DocuSign.
- Excellent analytical, time-management, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Able to multitask and manage competing priorities and time demands.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills; able to manage complicated legal and business issues.
- Able to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers.
Responsibilities
- Oversee legal aspects of the company’s construction and procurement contracting terms and processes.
- Work with the Development team to negotiate and manage construction contracts.
- Advise on regulatory, health, and environmental matters related to development projects.
- Negotiate and work with contractors and utility providers.
- Negotiate and structure project-related documents, including vendor and supply agreements, O&M agreements, and similar agreements.
- Support project financing transactions.
- Assist with regulatory, permitting, environmental, due diligence, real estate, and other transactional matters and agreements as needed.
- Work with and manage outside counsel, partners, customers, counterparties, and other third parties as needed.
- Perform legal and general business matters based on company needs, as assigned by the General Counsel.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
- Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
- Generous paid time off, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays.
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
- 11 paid holidays annually and holiday compensation when worked.
- Pet insurance 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
