Senior Corporate Counsel – Power & Utilities

QTS Data Centers

Senior Corporate Counsel managing corporate legal operations at QTS Data Centers. Focused on general corporate matters, governance, and compliance in a fast-paced digital infrastructure environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $149,556 - $228,712 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate legal matters, including contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Proficient in managing legal issues and outside counsel while maintaining confidentiality and adapting to evolving business environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An Accredited U.S. Law SchoolAdmission To The BarFive Or More Years Of Legal ExperienceContract Negotiation And DraftingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceLegal ResearchTransactional LawData Security CompliancePrivacy Law ComplianceContract ManagementInsurance Program ManagementAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Oral Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAbility To Multitask

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBoxWorkdayDocuSign

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To The Bar Of A U.S. State Or The District Of Columbia

Industry Keywords

Corporate Legal MattersGeneral Corporate Transactional PracticeComplianceConfidentialityFast-Paced Business Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing general corporate legal matters
Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters
Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance
Assisting with corporate governance matters as well as managing books and records
Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws
Assisting with the company’s data security program
Assisting with management of the Company’s insurance program and operations
Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company
Working with and managing outside counsel, counterparties, insurers, and other third parties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Five or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice
Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team
Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change
Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Enterprising and entrepreneurial
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
Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
other company benefits