Real Estate Paralegal

Real Estate Paralegal

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history—and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Real Estate Paralegal supports the company's legal operations in a variety of project management, administrative and legal areas, collaborating with QTS business owners, suppliers, and other members of the Legal Department. The position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of the real estate acquisition and disposition process. This may include but is not limited to the following: review of contracts, preparation of critical dates, leases, titles, plats and surveys, preparation of closing documents, objection letters, utility easements, development and escrow agreements, and any other legal documents that may be required of the transaction, due diligence, engineering process, and/or requested by a Legal Real Estate attorney.

In addition, the Real Estate Paralegal may be called upon to preliminarily review post-closing documents required to complete platting, permitting, remodeling projects, and finance initiatives before final review by Corporate Counsel. The position requires the Real Estate Paralegal to prepare and set calls/meetings (both internally and externally) and prepare associated agendas and follow-up, maintain and keep up to date various reports dealing with critical dates and deadlines which are used by the Real Estate and Engineering Departments to manage permitting deadlines.

What You Will Do:

• Creates, updates, and maintains critical dates, deadline notification emails and circulates to Real Estate and Engineering team, Corporate Counsel, and other team members consistent with the Service Level Agreement.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently and keep other team members apprised of the current state of the real estate projects.
• Participates in team meeting to discuss legal project status, critical dates, and deadlines.
• Serves as a point of communication with the title company to obtain title documents, clear title insurance requirements, and coordinate upcoming closings.
• Creates, organizes, and maintains a legal file for each location to be acquired, sold, or leased.
• Files, organizes, and creates closing binders for each closing transaction.
• Works closely with Legal Real Estate attorneys and other department personnel to handle issues and conflicts throughout each transaction's lifecycle (including post-closing).
• Develops and maintains an overall knowledge of the real estate processes, procedures, and documentation requirements within each applicable state.
• Assists in managing the company's Real Estate document library
• Support and assist members of the Legal Department with transactions, such as organizing checklists, including arranging closing documentation and collecting due diligence for real estate transactions
• Support critical business, security and compliance information aspects of company's acquisition and development of property and facilities.
• Performing other task and responsibilities of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the Legal Department

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on real estate law.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of real estate law and transaction processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet team deadlines.
• Great communication skills to clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, and feedback with team members.

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.

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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.