Legal Internship

Responsibilities Meritage Homes is looking for a part‑time legal intern to work 4 hours a day starting August 2026 at its Scottsdale headquarters. Ideal candidate is a current 2L or 3L law student. This internship focuses on residential construction contract law, including state‑specific addendums, OSHA regulations, negotiation and drafting of land development agreements, and vendor contract management. Work closely with internal business leaders to learn the home‑building industry and a functional area such as construction, land, marketing, operations, purchasing, finance, or HR. Learn the company’s core values and how they drive everything we do. Translate classroom experience into practical application during the internship. Participate in cross‑functional projects involving other interns and business leaders centered around current business challenges. Present real‑world business recommendations to senior leadership that can help drive strategy. Write a paper focusing on the experience or another assigned topic. Meritage Homes does not provide Visa sponsorship. Qualifications Need to be awesome at: Operating with integrity. Always assuming positive intent and bringing passion to work. Having a desire to “win” and get stuff done. Fostering an inclusive environment. Asking questions, seeking to understand, and making recommendations to improve. Wanting to always innovate, think of new ideas, and solve for bigger problems. Being relentless in the pursuit of excellence; will never “settle.” Actively enrolled in a degree program from a regionally accredited university or college. Preferred: Experience working in a team environment on cross‑team or functional projects. Experience dealing with ambiguity. Experience in a leadership capacity or role and influencing peers. Relevant College Coursework/Majors Business Law Real Estate Law Juris Doctor (JD) Law and Sustainability Paralegal JD Advanced Standing (JDAS) Master of Laws (LLM) Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Overview A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level. An organization that lives by its core values every day. A team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset. State‑of‑the‑art technology to provide an optimal working environment. A competitive pay structure. Strong benefits. Flexibility in work‑life integration. Team‑oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company. Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization. Maintain a competitive drive to be the best. #J-18808-Ljbffr Meritage Homes Corporation