Legal Intern - New York

Only for registered members New York, United States

5 hours ago

$36,000 - $60,000 (USD) per year *

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Compensation Type · Yearly Highgate Hotels · Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin ...

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

Location

Highgate Corporate Office New York City, NY

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented graduating senior to join our Legal team as a Legal Intern – Documentation & Corporate Filings. This role will support the Corporate Paralegal and broader Legal team with corporate documentation, entity formation, regulatory filings, and internal legal record management. This internship provides hands-on exposure to corporate legal operations within a dynamic, multi-entity organization. The primary focus will be ensuring that documentation and filings are accurate, organized, and compliant across all corporate entities, LLCs, and subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Paralegal with preparation and organization of corporate documentation
Assist with entity formation documents, including corporations and LLCs
Prepare and organize documentation for subsidiary entities
Coordinate corporate filings at the state and local level (as applicable)
Maintain and update corporate records, databases, and filing trackers
Assist with regulatory licensing documentation and renewals
Organize and digitize legal records for efficient retrieval
Conduct basic legal and compliance research as assigned
Prepare documentation binders and electronic folders for new entity formations
Support special projects and cross-functional legal initiatives

Qualifications

Graduating senior (bachelor's degree required, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, Business, or related field)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Interest in corporate law, compliance, or entity management
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Prior internship experience in a legal, compliance, or corporate setting
Familiarity with LLC formation or corporate governance concepts
Strong administrative and documentation management skills

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