Associate General Counsel, Director (Energy & Utilities)

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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 possess expert level experience with electrical service agreements, power purchase agreements and other matters related to large scale construction and/or power projects. You are passionate about solving the energy crisis and enjoy working collaboratively with business stakeholders to drive initiatives forward, aligned with QTS strategy.

The Impact You Will Have:

As Associate General Counsel, Director (Energy & Utilities) you lead the way in supporting the company’s legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes energy procurement and utilities, construction and project development.  

What You Will Do:  

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
• Oversee legal aspects of the company’s energy / utilities procurement program (including renewables); work with the company’s Development team to secure power and utilities to the company’s projects
• Review, negotiate, draft and/or work with outside counsel in drafting utility, access and other easements and real estate documents necessary for power and electrical services needed for development of a site
• Advise on regulatory matters regarding energy and utilities
• 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

What You Need to be Successful:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials. 
• Seven or more years of experience as a lawyer working in the areas of contract negotiation, real estate, lease negotiation, and/or corporate law with a focus on energy, power & utilities matters

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
• Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn ERP systems
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment
• Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Box and DocuSign
• Excellent analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality 
• Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude
• Ability to manage competing priorities and demands on time
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Able to take initiative with little direction

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

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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