MetroNational · 1 day ago
Summer Internship - Legal (L2 & L3 Students)
Houston,TX,US
Internship
Onsite
InternMetroNational is a Houston-based real estate company offering a structured, paid experiential learning opportunity for law students pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. The Legal Internship provides real-world legal exposure and hands-on experience, allowing interns to support the Legal Department and engage in company-wide programming.
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Responsibilities
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 to observe 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
Qualification
Required
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)
Must commit to full-time, on-site participation for the entire 8-week program (June 1 – July 24, 2026)
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
Benefits
Paid Internship
Company
MetroNational
MetroNational is a privately-held real estate investment, development, and management company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Founded in 1954
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Johnson
President & CEO
Dennis Hall
Chief Technology Officer
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