Contracts 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 Impact You Will Have:

The Contracts Paralegal 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 and contractual 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 departments. 

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. 

• Maintain and manage the contract repository, ensuring all agreements are accurately recorded and easily accessible. 
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and distributing customer correspondence and legal notices. 
• Support corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Finance, Operations, and Capital Markets—to ensure contracts align with business and legal requirements. 
• Respond to legal inquiries related to customer contracts, including audits, dispute resolution, and due diligence requests. 
• Provide general paralegal support across various functions and administrative tasks. 
• Support the preparation, review, tracking, and execution of contracts, including coordinating signatures and notarizations. 
• Support the administration of the contract lifecycle management platform. 
• Develop and manage the process for Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests. 
• Prepare concise contract summaries for internal stakeholders. 
• Assist with customer financing activities, including due diligence responses and the preparation of estoppel certificates and SNDAs. 
• Manage and update standard forms of customer agreements. 
• Contribute to the preparation of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 
• Serve as a point of contact for internal inquiries regarding customer contracts and related legal documentation. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience .
• 3+ years of professional experience as a paralegal, focusing on contract management or corporate legal matters. 

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree

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.

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The pay transparency policy is available here:

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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.