Senior Corporate Counsel – Corporate

QTS Data Centers

Senior Corporate Counsel providing practical legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and compliance issues at QTS. Collaborating with stakeholders to manage legal risk and support key transactions.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, analyze, and provide practical legal advice to business partners on complex matters supporting the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives
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
Monitor and advise on evolving laws and regulations impacting the business
Provide legal support on employment-related matters, including hiring, separations, compensation and incentive programs
Provide legal review and guidance on marketing, advertising, and external communications
Periodically assist with diverse, high-demand legal projects outside normal areas of focus

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
5+ years of experience practicing law, focused on general corporate matters, legal compliance, and risk management
Demonstrated experience or interest in employment and dispute/litigation matters
Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented
Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn ERP systems
Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Co-Pilot), 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
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

QRest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club award trip eligibility
Paid volunteer days
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
Total Rewards
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Wellness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

J.D.legal compliancerisk managementemployment lawdispute resolutioncontract managementlegal entity managementlegal analysislegal researchcorporate law

Soft Skills

detail-orientedorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillstime managementjudgmentdecision-makingproblem-solvingnegotiation skillsself-starter