Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate
QTS Data Centers, Overland Park, KS, United States
Senior Corporate Counsel (Real Estate)
As a member of the legal team reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, VP - Real Estate, you will support the company’s real estate activities and operations (acquisitions/dispositions, leasing, zoning, land use, entitlements, real estate finance, tax incentives, and other real estate development activities). You will maintain compliance with relevant policies and procedures and provide direct support to the acquisition and development teams and business units.
Real Estate Matters
Support the legal aspects of the company’s real estate activities, operations, and transactions, including negotiation and drafting of purchase/sale agreements, financing documents, leases, tax incentive agreements, economic development projects, title review and insurance, zoning and land use documents, easements and restrictive covenants, and management of multiple deals and deal flow.
Work with outside counsel, counterparties, vendors, insurers, and other third parties.
Non-Real Estate Matters
Take responsibility for various non-real estate legal and general business matters as needed.
Handle commercial law matters.
Assist with a variety of business‑related functions and provide sound legal and business judgment on loans, equity raises, joint ventures, acquisitions, and construction‑related 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 in a general corporate transactional practice, preferably with real estate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with project finance and/or asset‑based lending.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Hands‑on, self‑starter who is disciplined, detail‑oriented and can work independently and in a team setting requiring accuracy and timeliness.
Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter and adaptable to change.
Capable of maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
Enterprising and entrepreneurial.
Initiative‑driven with minimal direction.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, 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.
Ambitious and optimistic attitude.
Effective multitasking and managing competing priorities and demands.
Strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
Effective management of complicated legal and business issues.
Capability to manage outside counsel and service providers.
Equal 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, 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.
Legal Posters and Accommodation "Know Your Rights" Poster (English)
"Know Your Rights" Poster (Spanish)
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
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.
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Real Estate Matters
Support the legal aspects of the company’s real estate activities, operations, and transactions, including negotiation and drafting of purchase/sale agreements, financing documents, leases, tax incentive agreements, economic development projects, title review and insurance, zoning and land use documents, easements and restrictive covenants, and management of multiple deals and deal flow.
Work with outside counsel, counterparties, vendors, insurers, and other third parties.
Non-Real Estate Matters
Take responsibility for various non-real estate legal and general business matters as needed.
Handle commercial law matters.
Assist with a variety of business‑related functions and provide sound legal and business judgment on loans, equity raises, joint ventures, acquisitions, and construction‑related 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 in a general corporate transactional practice, preferably with real estate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with project finance and/or asset‑based lending.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Hands‑on, self‑starter who is disciplined, detail‑oriented and can work independently and in a team setting requiring accuracy and timeliness.
Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter and adaptable to change.
Capable of maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
Enterprising and entrepreneurial.
Initiative‑driven with minimal direction.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, 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.
Ambitious and optimistic attitude.
Effective multitasking and managing competing priorities and demands.
Strong problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
Effective management of complicated legal and business issues.
Capability to manage outside counsel and service providers.
Equal 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, 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.
Legal Posters and Accommodation "Know Your Rights" Poster (English)
"Know Your Rights" Poster (Spanish)
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
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.
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