Corporate Counsel - Development

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:

As Corporate Counsel, you are a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in construction, project development, and energy procurement. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a strategic mindset to complex legal matters. With a strong background in large-scale construction or power projects, you’re adept at navigating and negotiating high-impact contracts. You’re collaborative, solutions-oriented, and ready to support cross-functional teams across development and other business units.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee legal aspects of the company’s construction and procurement contracting terms and process; work with the company’s Development team in negotiating and managing construction contracts

• Advise on regulatory, health and environmental matters regarding development projects

• Negotiate and work with the company’s contractors and utility providers

• Negotiate and structure project-related documents, including vendor / supply agreements, O&M agreements, and other similar agreements

• Support project financing transactions

• Assisting with a variety of other legal matters such as regulatory matters, permitting, environmental, due diligence and real estate, as well as various other transactional matters and agreements 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

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  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

Total Rewards:

• QRest Sabbatical           

• Employee Stock Purchase

• QTS scholarship for dependents

• Eagle Club award trip eligibility

• Paid volunteer days  

• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.