Legal Intern

At L+M Development Partners, working together to build stronger communities is our mission. Our double bottom line philosophy means that we measure success not only in financial returns but also by the positive impacts we make in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1984, L+M is a full-service real estate development firm that develops, invests, constructs, and manages properties with industry-leading innovation in a variety of urban markets nationwide, primarily in the New York Tristate Area. Recognized as one of the top affordable housing developers in the country, L+M and its affiliate companies are responsible for approximately $20 billion in development and investment, and combined have over 57,000 high-quality residential units in construction or that have been acquired, preserved, or completed.


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What You'll Do

Assist L+M Legal team on a variety of assignments. L+M attorneys and paralegals are involved in every aspect of the company's operations. We help to structure and negotiate the acquisition, investment, finance, construction, operation, leasing and management of the L+M portfolio. We do this while being mindful of all governmental regulatory requirements-affordable housing is a highly regulated field-and look out for the best interests of L+M at all times.


L+M offers a comprehensive intern program. During the ten-week program, interns will gain exposure to the industry, tour several jobsites, and make a presentation on lessons learned to senior management. Specific duties will vary depending on the team but include tasks similar to these:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings with L+M counsel
• Assist on legal research projects, with supervision
• Assist in the preparation for closings of real estate transactions (acquisition, disposition, financing, construction, leasing)
• Draft correspondence and other memoranda
• Help us stay organized!

Who We Want

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pursuing an undergraduate college degree.
• Interested and highly motivated candidate with a demonstrated interest in community development, affordable housing and/or real estate investment.

L+M offers competitive compensation and benefits and tremendous potential with a growing residential real estate developer/builder organization.

L+M is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer : Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.