Legal Intern at Highgate in New York, NY

Summary: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with a global portfolio of over 400 hotels. They are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented graduating senior to join their Legal team as a Legal Intern, focusing on corporate documentation, entity formation, and regulatory filings. 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 Required 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 Required Skills: Corporate law, Entity management, Documentation management Important Skills: Microsoft Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Deadline management, Administrative skills