Legal Operations & Risk Management Intern

McWhinney is a privately held full service real estate development, investment and management company with a team of highly talented associates. We are passionate about creating great places for people and providing fabled experiences. We are "evergreen," which means that we constantly strive to prosper in all phases of the real estate cycle. At McWhinney, we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry and are constantly building our team to achieve our goals.

Position Summary:

The Legal Operations & Risk Management Intern will work with members of the Legal, Risk and Corporate Project Management Teams on corporate project initiatives including standardization of corporate policies and procedures, Risk Management initiatives and other matters as assigned.   

This internship will last 3 months from around June 3rd, 2023 - August 30th, with the start date being flexible depending on school schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with detailed quality control reviews, standardization and copy editing of Company policies and procedures under the supervision of the Vice President, Corporate Project Management and Legal Team
• Assist the Risk Manager in gathering needed information and documents required to move designated Risk Management initiatives forward
• Provide administrative support in organizing Risk files and claims databases
• Assist with Legal Team training materials and initiatives
• Connect, interface and develop a strong working relationship with team members in connection with assigned projects
• Other projects as assigned

• This internship is open to current Undergraduate or Graduate students (actively enrolled during Summer 2024)
• Studying English, Political Science, Law, or related field preferred
• Interest in enterprise Risk Management, real estate or corporate law
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to drive up to 50 miles once per week to Loveland, CO
• Excellent drafting/writing skills is a must
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills, knowing when to ask for help
• Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and OneDrive
• This internship will operate on a hybrid schedule with 4 days in-office and 1 day optional remote

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive nor detailed description of all the responsibilities and accountability of the role. As an agile company, our positions can and do change based on the business need of the organization.

McWhinney is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates. All employment decisions at McWhinney are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.