Description
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LEGAL INTERN — Summer 2026
Location: Memorial City (Houston, TX) — Full-Time, On-Site Only
Program Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026 (8-week commitment required)
Compensation: Paid Internship
Department: Legal
Status: Competitive Internship — Real-world legal exposure and hands-on experience
About the Internship
MetroNational’s Legal Internship offers a structured, paid experiential learning opportunity for law students who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. This internship is designed to expose emerging legal talent to the diverse legal needs of a multifaceted real estate development, asset management, and operations organization.
In alignment with the company’s internship program structure, interns will spend approximately 75% of their time supporting meaningful Legal Department work and 25% participating in company-wide programming, including cross-department exposure, job shadowing, site visits, and professional development.
You will work alongside in-house legal professionals who uphold MetroNational’s values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy, and contribute to the legal operations that guide and protect business decisions.
This is a competitive internship designed to give law students a practical understanding of in-house legal practice—particularly within a real estate, corporate, and operational environment.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with
- legal research, issue-spotting, and analysis across various areas of law relevant to MetroNational.
- Support in drafting, reviewing, or organizing contracts and agreements related to real estate, leasing, property management, marketing, technology, HR, and general business operations.
- Help prepare summaries, memos, or checklists related to compliance, policy updates, or contract workflows.
- Participate in internal meetings with legal counsel and cross-functional partners toobserve how legal issues influence business decisions.
- Assist with organizing legal files, documentation, amendments, and contractual correspondence.
- Conduct research into relevant statutory, regulatory, or case law affecting real estate, contracts, liabilities, workplace policies, or other assigned topics.
- Support special projects aligned with your indicated area of legal interest (e.g., contracts, real estate law, employment law, corporate governance, data/privacy, compliance).
- Present a final project summary outlining your contributions and key learning outcomes.
Technologies & Tools You May Be Exposed To
- Contract management and document workflows
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
- Legal research tools (based on department access)
- Internal collaboration, reporting, and document storage systems
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Education & Training Pathways
Candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in and actively pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at an accredited law school
- In good academic standing (transcript or program record required)
- Ability to articulate your preferred area(s) of legal focus (e.g., contract law, real estate law, corporate governance, regulatory/compliance, employment law)
Additional Requirements
- Must commit to full-time, on-site participation for the entire 8-week program (June 1 – July 24, 2026).
- Remote internships are not available.
- Applicants who cannot commit to the full program may be considered with lower priority.
- Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
- Alignment with MetroNational’s values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world exposure to in-house legal practice within a respected Houston-based real estate company.
- Experience supporting contract drafting, legal research, and issue evaluation.
- Opportunities to observe cross-functional legal discussions and business decision-making.
- Professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
- A final presentation showcasing your legal contributions and learning experience.
How to Apply (All Items Required)
Please submit:
- Resume
- Law School Transcript or Program Record
- 1–2 writing samples or relevant legal coursework (e.g., memos, briefs, legal analysis assignments)
- Cover Letter including:
- Why you chose to pursue a Juris Doctorate
- Your preferred area(s) of legal focus (contract law, real estate, corporate law, employment, etc.)
- Your long-term legal career goals
- What you hope to gain from MetroNational’s Internship Program
Application Review & Interview Process
- All application materials — including your resume, transcript, writing samples, and stated area of interest — will be carefully reviewed by the Legal and HR teams. Decisions regarding interview invitations will be based on the strength and completeness of each submission.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted with the date, time, format, and any preparation instructions.
- Due to the competitive nature of the program, not all applicants will receive an interview.
- MetroNational reviews all applications with fairness, consistency, and respect—reflecting our values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy
- Applications CLOSE on MARCH 8, 2026
