Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel supports the company’s legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes general corporate matters, regulatory and compliance matters, insurance, vendor contract negotiations, internal corporate policies and procedures, along with drafting and negotiating other transactional matters.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing construction and infrastructure/energy related legal matters
• Negotiating and drafting energy and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters
• Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
• Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws
• Assisting with management of the Company’s insurance program and operations
• Assisting with a variety of other legal functions such as loans, joint ventures, acquisitions, general corporate matters, real estate, intellectual property protection, tax abatement, litigation, etc.
• Managing collections on customer accounts
• Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.
• Working with and managing outside counsel, counter-parties, insurers, and other third parties as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor with strong academic credentials and currently registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Three or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a construction/infrastructure transactional practice

Knowledge, Skills & 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 take initiative with no direction
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
• 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
• Strong integrity and independence of mind, with the ability to deliver difficult messages clearly and sensitively
• Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers

Total Rewards:

• 25 days annual leave and public holidays
• 32 paid volunteering hours per year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependants
• Life assurance
• Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection
• Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility
• This role is bonus eligible

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com

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, or 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.