Summer '27 Intern - Legal
About The Position
The Legal Intern supports the legal department through contract drafting and review, legal research, and assistance with litigation matters including discovery, claims management, and coordination with outside counsel. The role also helps maintain legal databases, update templates and policies, and collaborate with internal teams to support daily legal operations. Interns are immersed in high-priority work from day one, collaborating directly with teams to evaluate opportunities, design innovative solutions, and help deliver long-term value. With direct access to senior leadership, hands-on experience across the platform, and a culture that prizes ambition and curiosity, interns will develop extraordinary skills in just ten weeks.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of, or current enrollment in a Construction Law course preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing and drafting construction related contracts including AIA Agreements, forms, and vendor/consultant contracts.
- Conduct substantive legal research on issues affecting Welltower’s business, such as construction, contract interpretation, insurance, indemnity and topics related to senior housing operations and licensure.
- Assist with review of motions and pleadings prepared by outside counsel.
- Assist with internal review and production of materials requested in discovery.
- Assist litigation team with managing general and professional liability claims and suits.
- Review and analyze contracts, correspondence, project and operational documents relevant to claims.
- Assist in drafting discovery responses; litigation hold notices, waiver letters, initial case summaries, and internal reports.
- Assist in updating the legal team’s contract database, matter tracking, and policies.
- Support ongoing efforts to update templates and references.
- Participate in meetings with the legal, development, investment, and capital project teams as well as external counsel.
- Provide support to the legal department as needed.
Benefits
- The salary range for this role in NYC is $34/hour
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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