Provides real estate capital for senior housing, post‑acute care and outpatient medical facilities worldwide.
Legal intern supporting contract drafting, research, and litigation for Welltower.
7 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
685 Employees
Service Specialisms
Seniors Housing
Wellness Housing
Outpatient Medical
Post‑Acute Care
Sector Specialisms
Seniors Housing
Wellness Housing
Outpatient Medical
Healthcare Facilities
Role
Description
legal research
contract review
discovery drafting
database management
litigation support
stakeholder meetings
Assist with internal review and production of materials requested in discovery.
Assist with review of motions and pleadings prepared by outside counsel.
Conduct substantive legal research on issues affecting Welltower’s business, such as construction, contract interpretation, insurance, indemnity and topics related to senior housing operations and licensure.
Support ongoing efforts to update templates and references.
Review and analyze contracts, correspondence, project and operational documents relevant to claims.
Provide support to the legal department as needed.
Assist in updating the legal team’s contract database, matter tracking, and policies.
Assist in drafting discovery responses; litigation hold notices, waiver letters, initial case summaries, and internal reports.
Assist litigation team with managing general and professional liability claims and suits.
Participate in meetings with the legal, development, investment, and capital project teams as well as external counsel.
Assist in reviewing and drafting construction related contracts including AIA Agreements, forms, and vendor/consultant contracts.
Requirements
microsoft office
adobe
construction law
j.d. program
communication
detail oriented
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe a plus.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Completion of, or current enrollment in a Construction Law course preferred.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
employment contingent on successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of credentials.
Company
Overview
Rebranded to Welltower in 2015 following healthcare real estate expansion.
Operates in the U.S., Canada, and U.K., managing senior housing and outpatient medical facilities.
Structures investments through long-term leases and joint ventures, blending capital with operator expertise.
Focuses on independent living, assisted living, memory care, post-acute rehabilitation, and medical offices.
Leverages post-acute care platform to improve hospital transitions and reduce readmissions.
Culture + Values
Intellectually curious, open‑minded, and voracious learners
Mutual respect, humility, frugality, stoicism, and a strong work ethic
Operate with a sense of healthy paranoia, take nothing for granted and always focus on moving forward
Adaptable – not the strongest or most intelligent, but most responsive to change
Owners, not managers
Iconoclasts with a flair for ingenuity and a win/win attitude
Built with an outsider mindset – get it right, not be right
Ethos of entrepreneurship – exist to help other entrepreneurs succeed
Culture of resilience – tackle crises with grit and tenacity
Laser‑focused on what we can control to extend growth
Act quickly when prudent, with patience as network effect grows
Never cut corners in how we deal with owners, customers, and employees
Extreme excellence to create true residual alpha for owners
Culture of 'delayed gratification gene' – sacrificing immediate rewards for larger future gains
Culture of 'fiduciary responsibility gene' – prioritizing owners’ interests above our own
Leaders model trust, shared sacrifice, unity of purpose, mirrored reciprocation
Environment + Sustainability
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 12.2% and energy usage by 11.0% over a 2018 baseline ahead of 2025 target.
Utilized 51.6 million kWh renewable energy in 2023 (doubled green power vs prior year).
Awarded ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year (fifth consecutive year) with Sustained Excellence status.
349 green building certifications in 2023 (+150% vs 2022).
Maintained top 30% ISS QualityScore ranking in environmental & social, Prime ISS ESG rating.
Ranked #1 for corporate governance among US REITs by Green Street Advisors.
Inclusion & Diversity
Formally Relaunched Diversity Council with updated goals and leadership team sponsors
U.S. EEO‑1 report published annually with workforce breakdown by gender and race for various roles including Exec/Sr Officials & Managers, Professionals, etc.