Associate General Counsel, Director (Real Estate)

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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.

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Who You Are:

You enjoy driving commercial real estate deals and are hungry to work with some of the top Real Estate Attorneys in this practice. You enjoy working on a team and also take pride in your individual work. You have a strong sense of urgency, are a life long learner, and enjoy collaborating with key stakeholders across the business.

The Impact You Will Have:

As Associate General Counsel (Real Estate), you are a member of the legal team who reports to the Deputy General Counsel, VP (Real Estate) and supports the company’s real estate activities and operations, such as acquisitions / dispositions, leasing, zoning and land use, real estate finance, tax incentives, and development incentives. You maintain compliance with relevant contract policies and procedures and provide direct support to the company’s acquisition and development team and business unit stakeholders.

This position is located in our Overland Park, KS office. Relocation assistance may be provided, if needed.

What You Will Do:

Real Estate Matters:

• Support the legal aspects of the company’s real estate activities, operations, and transactions.
• Negotiation and drafting of various legal documents and agreements, including those pertaining to real estate purchase/sale agreements, financing, leasing, tax incentives, economic development projects, title review and insurance, zoning and land use, easements and restrictive covenants, and management of multiple deals and deal flow.
• Role would include working with outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties.
  
  

Non-Real Estate Matters:

• Based on the needs of the company, responsibility for various non-real estate legal and general business matters
• Responsibility for various commercial law matters
• Assist with a variety of business-related functions and provide sound legal and business judgment on matters including loans, equity raises, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, reporting and compliance, intellectual property protection, tax abatements litigation, etc.
  
  

What You 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 (with ability to become admitted in Kansas)

Five or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in the areas of real estate transactions and finance, with additional experience in commercial, corporate, finance or general transactional law

Key Skills:

• 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
• 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
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  
  

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 and may be eligible for equity.
  
  

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