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 $72 billion and created 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. Join us at enterprisecommunity.org 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 Clerking with Enterprise’s Legal department will provide insight into a variety of matters which attorneys advising tax-exempt nonprofit corporations and its affiliates must consider for their clients. Clerks will work on meaningful legal projects which support Enterprise’s mission for about 9 weeks. 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 departments within the Enterprise community of organizations, including our local offices, which are located across the country, and some of Enterprise Community Partners’ subsidiaries, affiliates and supporting organizations. 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 $18 to $23 for undergraduate students and $23-$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. #LI-JW1 Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. Home is where life happens, where plans are made and futures begin. The foundation for dignity, health, education, wealth and community. Yet rents keep going up, paychecks don’t keep pace, and good homes in strong neighborhoods are increasingly out of reach. The system doesn’t work. It must be changed, and it must be changed by us. What We Do Everything we do is informed by the residents we serve: Support community development organizations on the ground Aggregate and invest capital for impact in homes and communities Advance housing policy at every level of government Build and manage communities ourselves Our Goals Together with our partners, we focus on the greatest need – the massive shortage of affordable rental homes – to achieve three goals: Increase the supply of affordable homes Advance racial equity after decades of systematic racism in housing Strengthen communities to be resilient to the unpredictable and make upward mobility possible Our Impact Since 1982, we have invested $72 billion and created 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. We are here for impact. We are here for change. Join us. Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive culture. Enterprise encourages and considers applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Enterprise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in the interview process and to perform essential job functions. Contact HR@enterprisecommunity.com to learn more. For all general inquiries please contact recruiting@enterprisecommunity.com.

Salary : $18 - $23