Senior Corporate Paralegal – Entity & Organizational Structure

QTS Data Centers

. Manage the day-to-day governance and lifecycle of QTS’ domestic and international legal entities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAshburn • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $102,414 - $156,618 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance and legal entity management, with a strong focus on compliance, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in managing complex portfolios of corporate records and governance actions while ensuring audit readiness and adherence to legal requirements.

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Corporate Governance ExperienceEntity Lifecycle ManagementCorporate Secretary Materials PreparationProject Management SkillsAdvanced Proficiency with Microsoft 365

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Hard Skills

Corporate Entity ManagementLegal Entity ManagementCompliance ObligationsCorporate Records MaintenanceEntity Due DiligenceOrganizational Chart MaintenanceCorporate Transactions SupportPowers of Attorney PreparationResolutions and Consents PreparationOwnership Structure Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsAdvanced Problem-Solving SkillsAbility to Influence StakeholdersMentoring and Training Abilities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365DocuSignEntity Management PlatformSharePointTeams

Industry Keywords

Corporate GovernanceREIT StructureKYCAMLBeneficial OwnershipDue DiligenceCorporate Secretary RequirementsAudit-Ready DocumentationStrategic TransactionsVendor Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the day-to-day governance and lifecycle of QTS’ domestic and international legal entities
Serve as a subject matter expert on QTS’ corporate organization and REIT/subsidiary structure
Partner with Legal, Tax, Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Development, and other stakeholders on entity actions
Prepare, review, file, and maintain corporate documents across U.S. and international jurisdictions
Lead corporate secretary support, including consents, resolutions, minutes, meeting materials, certificates, powers of attorney, and officer/director changes
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready corporate books and records
Manage the corporate entity management platform, entity data standards, controls, reviews, access, training, and data quality
Maintain organizational charts and legal ownership records
Develop and administer compliance calendars for recurring corporate and filing obligations
Coordinate KYC, AML, beneficial ownership, UBO, and due diligence requests
Support acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings, and other strategic transactions
Manage registered agent and entity-related vendor relationships
Coordinate service of process and official notices
Support SAM.gov entity management, registrations, renewals, and updates
Monitor governance and entity-management requirements and present recommendations
Design and improve governance workflows, templates, playbooks, controls, and reporting
Lead complex entity projects, manage priorities and deadlines, and report risks and status
Mentor and train paralegals, legal operations professionals, and business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Minimum 5 years of corporate paralegal or corporate governance experience, including substantial responsibility for legal entity management
Experience independently managing a large or complex portfolio of domestic entities, corporate records, governance actions, and recurring compliance obligations
Working knowledge of corporate and subsidiary structures, including operating partnerships, taxable REIT subsidiaries, property-owning entities, and special-purpose entities
Experience preparing corporate secretary materials and entity documents, including consents, resolutions, minutes, formation and dissolution documents, officer and director changes, and powers of attorney
Experience supporting corporate transactions, reorganizations, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, or similar projects involving entity due diligence and post-closing actions
Experience with a corporate entity management platform, registered agent services, and organizational chart maintenance
Deep knowledge of entity lifecycle management, corporate governance practices, corporate records, and corporate secretary requirements
Ability to understand complex ownership structures and translate legal entity relationships into clear organizational charts, summaries, and practical guidance
Advanced independent judgment and problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and serve as an escalation point for complex entity questions
Ability to mentor and train colleagues
High degree of discretion, accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment with confidential information
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams
Proficiency with DocuSign or comparable electronic signature tools

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
Bonus eligibility
Other company benefits