Summer '26 Intern - Legal

Welltower Careers•New York, NY

13d

About The Position

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US Welltower, now the world’s largest real estate company by market capitalization, is growing at an exciting pace! We’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate—creating vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday. Meaningful Work Alongside Meaningful Relationships Our interns don’t get side projects—they’re immersed in high-priority work from day one. You’ll collaborate directly with our teams to evaluate opportunities, design innovative solutions, and help deliver long-term value. With direct access to senior leadership, hands-on experience across our platform, and a culture that prizes ambition and curiosity, you’ll develop extraordinary skills in just ten weeks. If you’re a bold, independent thinker who thrives on challenge, embraces complexity, and is excited by the opportunity to disrupt an industry through creativity, capital allocation, and compounding growth, Welltower is the place to launch your career. SUMMARY & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

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.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

Nice To Haves

Completion of, or current enrollment in a Construction Law course preferred.
Familiarity with Adobe a plus.

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.