Corporate Paralegal-Office of the General Counsel

Fleet Data Centers•Quinte West, ON

12h•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fleet is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in connection with its data center development and operations business who will be stationed at Fleet’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The successful candidate will be a trusted partner to the General Counsel with direct exposure to the broader executive team, helping build and scale the legal infrastructure of a high-growth company while also providing strategic operational support to the General Counsel. The position is a highly visible role that includes hands-on, frontline work both internally and externally in the execution of large-scale data center development and operations nationwide, as well as corporate structuring, supply chain management, leasing, construction and related matters. This is a rare opportunity to help build something significant from the ground up. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-friendly environment with limited day-to-day oversight.

Requirements

Paralegal certification or bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience working as a corporate or real estate development paralegal in a legal department or law firm
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and preparing complex contracts and NDAs
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Proficiency using legal research tools and software
Familiarity with corporate record-keeping, including legal entity and contract management
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards
Willingness to learn new areas of law about transactional, corporate, supply chain, leasing, construction and data center development and operations processes

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate with autonomy, see around corners and thrive in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment
Experience in real estate development, construction, supply chain, leasing and complex transactions
Experience in corporate governance, corporate transactions and legal operations
Experience at a top law firm, private equity-backed company, infrastructure company, real assets platform or other high-performance environment
Strong experience with legal entity management and complex corporate structures
Familiarity with real estate finance and real investment trusts (REIT) a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting with compliance, entity management, legal operations and related company business responsibilities
Performing legal due diligence
Conducting legal research on various legal issues affecting the company, including corporate governance
Assisting in monitoring regulatory compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the company’s operations
Managing corporate records, including organizing and updating corporate books, records and filings, and ensuring compliance with corporate formalities and regulations
Assisting with legal review workflows, signature processes, and document execution; and working on corporate, infrastructure, vendor, and all other Fleet transactional and regulatory matters
Managing outside counsel invoices, budgets and engagement documentation
Helping implement and scale legal operations systems, templates, contract management and knowledge management tools
Preparing briefing materials, action lists and executive follow-up
Tracking high-priority cross-functional initiatives and ensure accountability across stakeholders
Managing the General Counsel’s calendar, priorities and meeting preparation