Associate General Counsel, Director (Finance)

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!Associate General Counsel, Director (Finance) is a member of the legal team who reports to the General Counsel and supports the company''s finance and corporate transactional operations. This includes equity financing, secured and unsecured debt financing, structured financing, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, 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.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Finance and Corporate Transactional Matters:* Responsibility for managing and overseeing the legal aspects of the company''s equity financing, secured and unsecured debt financing activities, structured finance and capital markets operations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactional matters, as well as various corporate governance matters.* This includes leading, structuring and guiding transactions from inception through closing and post-closing integration and management of multiple deals and deal flow. Also includes negotiation and drafting of various legal documents and agreements, such as those pertaining to loans, bonds, equity issuances, joint ventures, syndications, mergers and acquisitions.* Role would work closely with QTS''s finance 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 matters* Responsibility for various commercial law matters* Assist with a variety of business-related functions and provide sound legal and business judgment on matters including construction, real estate, reporting and compliance, intellectual property protection, tax abatements, litigation, etc.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* 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 (with ability to become admitted in Kansas)* Seven or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer (law firm experience preferred) working in the areas of corporate finance, debt/structured finance, capital markets, investments, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate transactions, with additional experience in commercial, corporate, real estate lawKNOWLEDGE, 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 product* Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change* Enterprising and entrepreneurial* 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* 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* Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude* Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on time* 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* Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentialityWe 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.The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available here:''EEO is the Law'' Poster;''EEO is the Law'' Poster Supplement.The pay transparency policy is available here:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-FormattedQTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Created: 2025-10-04