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Senior Corporate Counsel (Real Estate Finance) is a member of the legal team who reports to the Deputy General Counsel, EVP and supports the company’s finance and corporate transactional operations.  This includes commercial real estate finance, project finance, secured and unsecured debt financing, structured financing, capital markets, and other corporate transactional matters. This position maintains compliance with relevant contract policies and procedures and provides direct support to the company’s finance and development team and business units. 

Experience with project finance and commercial real estate finance is required for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties as assigned:

Finance and Corporate Transactional Matters:Support all legal aspects of the company’s financing activities, including commercial real estate finance, project finance, secured and unsecured debt financing, joint ventures, structured finance and capital markets operations, and other corporate transactional matters, as well as various corporate governance matters. This includes assisting manage and execute transactions from inception through closing and post-closing integration, including due diligence, coordination of multiple deals and deal flow, working with and managing outside counsel, and negotiation and drafting of various legal documents and agreements such as those pertaining to loans, bonds,  joint ventures, syndications, mergers and acquisitions. Role would work closely with QTS’s finance, real estate, and development team, and would involve working with and managing outside counsel, investment bankers, lenders, counterparties, and other third parties.Non-Finance Matters:Based on the needs of the company, responsibility for various general legal and business mattersResponsibility for various commercial law mattersAssist with a variety of business-related functions and provide sound legal and business judgment on matters including construction, real estate, reporting and compliance, tax abatements, litigation, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentialsAdmission to the Bar of a U.S. state or the District of ColumbiaFive or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practiceSubstantial experience with project finance and commercial real estate finance

Knowledge, Skills and 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 productAgile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to changeAble to maintain a high degree of confidentialityEnterprising and entrepreneurialAble to take initiative with no directionStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skillsStrong work ethic and accountability to deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environmentProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, DocuSignExcellent analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skillsPossess ambition and an optimistic attitudeAbility to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on timeStrong problem-solving and negotiation skillsAble to effectively manage complicated legal and business issuesAbility to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers

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.

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