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Summer 2026 Internship: Legal Assistant

CompanyQTS Data Centers
LocationOverland Park
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant intern will assist in drafting and reviewing various legal documents and notices, as well as help with data analysis and process optimization projects. The role also involves conducting research and preparing legal memos relevant to the company's operations.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
1987
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
About the Role

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

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.

Key Skills
Legal ResearchData AnalysisDraftingReviewingCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPointContract NegotiationProcess OptimizationWorkflow AutomationVendor NoticesExecutive SummariesNDA ReviewHistorical File Cleanup
Categories
LegalAdministrativeTechnologyData & AnalyticsConsulting
Benefits
401k Matching ContributionsBonus EligibilityGenerous PTOPaid Volunteer DaysFloating HolidaysStock Purchase PlanPaid HolidaysPet InsuranceLegal InsuranceSabbatical ProgramService Award ProgramParental LeaveMilitary Benefits PackageCharitable Matching Gift ProgramScholarship for Employee DependentsCrisis FundWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program