Corporate and Entity Management Specialist

Company Description

Public Storage is recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes and our employees have also voted us as a Great Place to Work , having Best Career Growth , ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture , and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

With more than 2,900 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

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 300 subsidiaries, as well as providing public company Board, SEC, and transactional support. 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 public company or large private company corporate governance and operations.

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 Authority Requests
  • Prepare and deliver secretarys certificates, 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.
• Filing and Compliance Support
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, primarily Section 16 (Forms 3, 4, and 5) and Form 8-K reports, NYSE notifications, and other filings.
  • Support the annual meeting and proxy statement, including the collection and organization of underlying data and reports.
  • Review quarterly OFAC scans.
• Board Support
  • Assist with the preparation and posting of materials for the Public Storage Board of Trustees.
  • Support the Chief Legal Officer and Associate General Counsel with Board administration and requests from Trustees.
• General Corporate Matters
  • Assist with documentation and closing of various commercial and strategic transactions, which may include financings, M&A/joint ventures, and others.
  • Provide support related to the protection of the Companys intellectual property, including trademark and IP maintenance.
  • Assist with contract reviews, legal research, due diligence, and document management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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 on complex corporate transactions, including financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Experience working at or with public companies, REITs
• 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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.