Summer 2027 Internship: Legal Assistant
Required skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Budgeting
- US Citizen
Nice to have
- Legal Assistant
- Vendor Notices
- Breach of Contract
- Liquidated Damages
- Executive Summaries
- Process Optimization
Role summary
QTS, a leader in digital infrastructure, seeks a Legal Assistant Intern for Summer 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in a corporate legal setting, focusing on tasks such as drafting/reviewing legal documents (vendor notices, executive summaries, NDAs), assisting with process optimization and workflow automation, conducting legal research, and performing data analysis. Interns will gain exposure to contract negotiations and legal operations within the data center industry. Candidates must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or JD degree and possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. US Citizenship is required.
Who we are:
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.
The Legal Assistant intern role will gain hands-on experience working in a corporate legal setting collaborating on a variety of tasks and initiatives. Responsibilities may include but aren't limited to:
Legal Assistant Intern:
- Assist in drafting / reviewing vendor notices (breach of contract, LDs, etc.)
- Assisting in drafting / reviewing executive summaries
- Help with process optimization projects / automating workflows
- Assist with legal dept data analysis
- Prepare legal memos re issues, regulations, or case law relevant to QTS operations
- Conducting state specific research
- Assisting in pre-lien response process
- Assist in NDA review process
- Historical clean up of files/tracker
- Observe contract negotiations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s or Juris Dictorate (JD) degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Must be a US Citizen
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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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.
