Corporate & Entity Management Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join our growing Legal Department as Corporate and Entity Management Specialist. The Corporate and Entity Management Specialist will be a key member of the legal team primarily focused on effectively maintaining and overseeing the corporate governance and subsidiary management activities of our over 400 subsidiaries as well as supporting the Companys other corporate and commercial legal needs. You will report to the Associate General Counsel Corporate and Securities and will work collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department the Tax Department and colleagues across the Company. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in entity management and a strong understanding of one or more of (1) public company or large private company corporate governance and operations (2) joint venture operations and support and (3) commercial contracts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entity Management
  • Support the organization maintenance and dissolution of corporations limited liability companies and partnerships.
  • Maintain corporate records including the appointment of officers and directors; charters bylaws LLC agreements and other organizational documents; annual and special meeting minutes and consents; and intercompany agreements.
  • Ensure all information is accurately updated and maintained in our entity management databases.
• Governance and Compliance; Authority Requests
  • Prepare and deliver certificates of secretary incumbency certificates and other documents related to officer and entity authority and property ownership and transfers.
  • Order and manage the delivery of good standing certificates and certified entity documents.
  • Support KYC business license and DBA processes. Support other compliance needs.
• General Corporate Matters
  • Assist with contract reviews legal research due diligence and document management.
  • Assist with documentation and closing of various commercial and strategic transactions which may include financing M&A/joint ventures and others.
  • Support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel with Board administration and requests from Trustees.
  • Assist with the preparation and posting of materials for the Public Storage Board of Trustees.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 10 years of paralegal experience and holds a bachelors degree
• Experience as a corporate transactional paralegal including entity management and corporate governance
• Proficiency in using entity management software or databases (e.g. CSC Dashboard Diligent Entities hCue)
• Experience working at or with public companies REITs
• Basic understanding of real estate documentation (e.g. deeds property transfers) a plus
• Experience gained at a regarded law firm; prior in-house public company or large private company experience preferred.
• A self-starter: can perform duties independently and with minimal instruction yet knows when to seek guidance; willing to roll up sleeves to reach goals
• A team player; ability to collaborate with colleagues across functions to solve problems and propose solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Effective gate-keeper: Ability to evaluate and prioritize projects and requests
• Active notary public preferred

Additional Information :

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $105000 to $130000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time