Intern, Legal

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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Working at Enterprise

At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

Job Summary:

Enterprise’s in-house legal department is seeking two (2) law student interns to join our team in the summer of 2025, on a part-time or full-time basis (between 20 - 37.5 hours/week) June 1, 2026- August 21, 2026.

Responsibilities

Clerking with Enterprise’s Legal department will provide insight into a variety of matters which in-house attorneys advising a complex tax-exempt nonprofit corporation and its affiliates must consider for their clients. Clerks will work on meaningful legal projects which support Enterprise’s mission to make home and community places of pride, power, and belonging, as well as platforms for resilience and upward mobility, for all.

Clerks will assist the Legal department on a variety of tasks in numerous transactional areas, including contracts, real property, financing and intellectual property, as well as compliance matters.

Our clients include various divisions within Enterprise including Solutions, Capital and Community Development.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, as well as documentation pertaining to loans, grants and equity investments made by or to/in Enterprise or its affiliates.
• Assist team in preparation for real estate and/or financing closings, including review of due diligence such as title reports and surveys and review of documents submitted by borrowers and grantees.
• Assist team with maintaining and updating template legal documents (e.g., loan documents, checklist requirements).
• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics and draft memos on various issues as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on ongoing projects.    
  
  

Qualifications

Law clerk applicants must attend an accredited law school. Although not required, helpful courses for applicants to have taken include Contracts, Property, Corporations and/or Nonprofit Corporations courses.

Total Rewards At Enterprise

You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.

The base pay for this role is $20 to $24 for undergraduate students and $24-$28 for graduate students, depending on level of skills and experience.

The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.

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