Legal Intern

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 3rd Floor

Business

As part of Brookfield Asset Management - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world - we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures - we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we're a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods' specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Legal Intern

Division: Brookfield Properties Development LLC

Department: BPD - Commercial Development

Location: New York

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Legal Intern is responsible for supporting the Company's legal activities of multifamily residential, retail, office, suburban rental, and other mixed-use real estate assets, servicing internal customers (i.e. Development Team, Design Team, Construction Team, etc.)

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Contracts: 50%

• Support attorneys in drafting legal documentation, including development management agreements and affiliate reimbursement agreements.
• Draft easement, license and occupancy agreement documentation under attorney supervision.
• Create and maintain documentation trackers

Diligence and Deal Process: 50%

• Coordinate property diligence and update diligence trackers
• Attend project meetings and compile and distribute meeting summaries
• Liaise with title and outside counsel

QUALIFICATIONS

Compensation: Hourly Pay: $20.00

• Demonstrated interest in law and the legal profession
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - specific focus on advanced knowledge and proficiency with Word.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Interest in real estate development/investments/management.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative with the ability to make decisions independently combined with an ability to work collaboratively.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and be able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with a positive approach and strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinker; exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be collaborative and able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Brookfield Properties participates in the E-Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.