QTS Realty Trust, Inc. Suwanee , GA 30024
Posted 1 week ago
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Associate General Counsel, Director (Construction) supports the company's legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes construction and project development. The position provides support to the company's development operations and other business units. Experience with large scale construction and/or power projects is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
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, offtake 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
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
Seven or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in the area of design, engineering, and construction contracting (representing owners and developers)
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
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.
This job may be eligible for equity.
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QTS Realty Trust, Inc.