Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate

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:

Senior Corporate Counsel (Real Estate) is a member of the legal team who reports to the Associate General Counsel, Director - Real Estate and supports the company's real estate activities and operations, such as acquisitions / dispositions, leasing, development, zoning and land use, entitlements, and other real estate development activities. This position maintains compliance with relevant contract policies and procedures and provides direct support to the company's acquisition and development team and business units.

What You Will Do:

Real Estate Matters:

• Support the legal aspects of the company's real estate activities, operations, and transactions. This includes the negotiation and drafting of various legal documents and agreements, including those pertaining to real estate purchase/sale agreements, leasing, joint ventures, tax incentives, economic development projects, title review and insurance, zoning and land use, easements and restrictive covenants, and management of multiple deals and deal flow.

• Role would include working with outside counsel, counterparties, vendors, insurers, and other third parties.

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Non-Real Estate Matters:

• Based on the needs of the company, responsibility for various non-real estate legal and general business matters

• Responsibility for various commercial law matters

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 real estate/ corporate transactional practice, private practice or in-house.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electrical services or related agreements.

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

• Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers

• Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change

• 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), and Sharepoint.

• 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

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• 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

Total Rewards

This role is also eligible for a competitive bene?ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company bene?ts.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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) ( EEOC\ KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

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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.

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history- and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program