Quality Technology Services, LLC
Corporate Counsel
Quality Technology Services, LLC, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! (https://vimeo.com/727409140/ff26de87d4)
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 the Corporate Counsel, you are a dedicated and knowledgeable legal professional with a strong background in corporate law. You have experience handling general corporate matters, regulatory and compliance issues, insurance, and vendor contract negotiations. You are adept at drafting and negotiating various transactional documents and are well-versed in internal corporate policies and procedures.
The Impact You Will Have:
You will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s legal operations. Your expertise will ensure that the company navigates legal complexities effectively, maintains compliance with regulations, and manages risks associated with insurance and vendor contracts. Your contributions will help streamline internal policies and procedures, ultimately facilitating smoother business operations and strategic growth.
What You Will Do:
Overseeing general corporate legal matters
Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters
Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws
Assisting with the company’s data security program
Assisting with management of the Company’s insurance program and operations
Assisting with a variety of other legal functions such as loans, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, intellectual property protection, tax abatements, litigation, etc.
Managing collections on customer accounts
Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.
Working with and managing 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
Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, DocuSign
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with project finance and/or asset-based lending
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 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.
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) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
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
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 the Corporate Counsel, you are a dedicated and knowledgeable legal professional with a strong background in corporate law. You have experience handling general corporate matters, regulatory and compliance issues, insurance, and vendor contract negotiations. You are adept at drafting and negotiating various transactional documents and are well-versed in internal corporate policies and procedures.
The Impact You Will Have:
You will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s legal operations. Your expertise will ensure that the company navigates legal complexities effectively, maintains compliance with regulations, and manages risks associated with insurance and vendor contracts. Your contributions will help streamline internal policies and procedures, ultimately facilitating smoother business operations and strategic growth.
What You Will Do:
Overseeing general corporate legal matters
Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters
Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws
Assisting with the company’s data security program
Assisting with management of the Company’s insurance program and operations
Assisting with a variety of other legal functions such as loans, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, intellectual property protection, tax abatements, litigation, etc.
Managing collections on customer accounts
Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.
Working with and managing 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
Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, DocuSign
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with project finance and/or asset-based lending
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 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.
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) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
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