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Corporate Counsel - Contracts

QTS, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213


Corporate Counsel

(Contracts) supports the company’s legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes commercial contract negotiations, general corporate matters, internal corporate policies and procedures, along with drafting and negotiating other transactional matters.Responsibilities:Negotiating and drafting contracts with vendors and other third parties, as well as various other transactional mattersAssisting with legal and regulatory complianceAssisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy lawsAssisting with the company’s data security programAssisting with a variety of other legal functions such as loans, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, intellectual property protection, tax abatements, litigation, etc.Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.Working with outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties as neededBasic Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentialsAdmission to the Bar of a U.S. state or the District of ColumbiaThree or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practiceKnowledge, 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 productAgile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to changeAble to maintain a high degree of confidentialityEnterprising and entrepreneurialAble to take initiative with no directionStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skillsStrong work ethic and accountability to deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environmentProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, DocuSignExcellent analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skillsPossess ambition and an optimistic attitudeAbility to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on timeStrong problem-solving and negotiation skillsAble to effectively manage complicated legal and business issuesAbility to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers

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