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Corporate Counsel - Construction

Quality Technology Services, LLC

Corporate Counsel - Construction

Supports the company’s legal operations with a concentration in construction law, including negotiating and managing construction contracts, design and engineering agreements, vendor and contractor arrangements, insurance and risk management matters, and regulatory compliance related to development and build activities. The role also advises on corporate governance, internal policies, and transactional matters, including oversight of corporate books and records.

What You Will Do
  • Oversee general construction legal matters.
  • Negotiate and draft customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters.
  • Assist with legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Assist with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws.
  • Assist with the company’s data security program.
  • Assist with management of the company’s insurance program and operations.
  • Assist with a variety of other legal functions.
  • Manage collections on customer accounts.
  • Perform a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.
  • Work with and manage outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties as needed.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with construction law.
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 eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible 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 benefits.

This position is bonus eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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