Corporate Paralegal

Who We Are:

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. 

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

The Corporate Paralegal (Entity) is a key member of the Legal Department, working closely with QTS business stakeholders and legal team members to support a wide range of legal matters. This role is vital to the department’s overall effectiveness and success. The ideal candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent organizational abilities. This individual demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and creative problem-solving to deliver high-quality legal support across QTS’ Legal Team.

What You Will Do:

• Manage corporate entity platform

• Prepare, file, and maintain corporate entity formation documentation

• Conduct day-to-day management of general corporate governance matters

• Draft, file, and manage various business filings for corporate entities, US and international, including regulatory filings, resolutions, powers of attorney, and other required documentation

• Maintain corporate records, including resolutions, meeting minutes, corporate officer and director changes

• Assist attorney with reorganizations and dissolutions of subsidiaries

• Assist with execution of foreign annual meetings, prepare meeting materials, and ensure compliance with legal requirements

• Manage corporate organizational chart

• Manage incoming service of process notifications

• Assist with due diligence on financial transactions related to corporate entity matters

• Manage KYC and AML processes, US and international

• Monitor state and federal regulatory trends, activities, and requirements related to entity management activities

• Assist in managing and organizing legal and corporate documentation & quality control for past and present files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Suggest and implement process improvement

• Assist legal team with other duties and projects, as assigned

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a paralegal or equivalent job experience.
• Corporate Entity Management Experience

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 product.

• Excellent listening, written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Excels in a team-oriented work environment.

• Strong work ethic and accountability.

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, document formatting, and contract structure.

• Experience with construction law and legal databases is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision and professionalism.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), OneDrive, SharePoint and DocuSign.

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical           
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days  
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

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.

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

QTS 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.