Senior Corporate Counsel - Power & Utilities

QTS Data Centers•Duluth, GA

About The Position

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: Senior Corporate Counsel - Power & Utilities supports the company’s energy strategy team and other internal stakeholders in a variety of transactional matters. Senior Corporate Counsel is expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the power solutions for a data center campus and provide actionable advice to business stakeholders. Secondary responsibilities may include corporate governance, energy regulatory and compliance, development of internal corporate policies and procedures, and assisting others on the legal team with insurance issues and vendor contract negotiations.

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
Five 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, and who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-based business environment where timely and precise work product and clear communication are a must
Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change
Enterprising and entrepreneurial
Ambitious and motivated by a positive and optimistic outlook
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
Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Excellent analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skills
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 working with or representing regulated utilities or large consumers of energy
Experience with retail generation transactions
Experience with PPAs
Experience with behind the meter generation projects and other non-traditional power solutions
Experience representing large consumers of energy

Responsibilities

Negotiating and drafting contracts with regulated electric utilities, merchant generation suppliers, and other third-party providers of power-related (power delivery, EPC, etc.) services and equipment.
Negotiating and drafting contracts related to retail and behind-the-meter generation
Advising business stakeholders on opportunities and risk in power transactions
Facilitating communication among internal stakeholders, frequently including energy strategy, real estate investments, customer leasing, and finance teams
Working with and managing outside counsel
Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
Assisting with corporate governance matters as well as managing books and records
Supporting other key business stakeholders on power-related aspects of other business segments that include lending/financing, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, intellectual property, tax abatements, litigation, etc.
Supporting other legal and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.