Associate General Counsel, Director - Corporate

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. 

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

The Associate General Counsel, Director - Corporate is a member of the Legal Department who provides practical, business-focused counsel across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and compliance matters. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to support key transactions and initiatives, manage legal risk, and help ensure the Company’s policies, processes, and operations align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. 

What You Will Do:

• Research, analyze, and provide practical legal advice to business partners on complex matters supporting the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives, and deliver day-to-day counsel to help identify and manage legal risk while driving timely, actionable solutions. 

• Manage outside counsel, counterparties, and other third parties as needed. 

• Manage general corporate matters and related business processes, including legal entity management and contracting support (intercompany agreements, commercial contracts, and other strategic transaction documents), as well as corporate and policy governance and compliance program administration in partnership with internal stakeholders. 

• Monitor and advise on evolving laws and regulations impacting the business, assess applicability and compliance risk, and partner with internal stakeholders to implement practical policies, processes, and training to support ongoing compliance, including with environmental, employment, and privacy laws. 

• Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including hiring, separations, compensation and incentive programs, employment policies, and other employment-related requests. 

• Manage and oversee litigation, disputes, and regulatory inquiries, including coordinating responses to subpoenas and other legal process, partnering with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, leading internal investigations, and tracking matters through resolution. 

• Periodically assist with diverse, high-demand legal projects outside normal areas of focus. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.  

• 6+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on general corporate matters, legal compliance, and risk management, plus demonstrated experience or interest in employment and dispute/litigation matters. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently as