Legal Intern

Job Description

Legal Intern | TDIndustries

The Tone:
This is a Legal Intern internship at TDIndustries. While a specific location for this role is not stated, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions across Texas and the Southwest. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate legal operations, which is vital for managing contracts, assessing risks, and contributing to emerging AI initiatives within the dynamic construction industry. As an employee-owned company, TDIndustries values its Partners and their contributions to building excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (Summer, Full-time)
• Location: Not specified

• Mission: This person assists the legal team by documenting contract workflows, supporting AI learning initiatives, and helping with construction contract risk assessment to ensure effective legal operations.
• Tech Stack: Origami, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Workflow Documentation: Assist in documenting the contract management workflow in preparation for the implementation of the Origami platform.
• AI Learning Initiative: Support AI learning initiatives by identifying construction-related risks in contracts and contributing to AI training datasets.
• Risk Management: Learn and assist with construction contract risk assessment and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Contract Interpretation: Conduct research and assist legal team members and internal clients in understanding various contract terms, conditions, and project requirements.
• Legal Proceedings: Accompany attorneys to mediations, depositions, and hearings as may be scheduled during the internship engagement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Doctorate Degree. Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, having completed the 2L year and Contracts coursework.
• Experience: Completion of 2L year and Contracts coursework; Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; Eligible to work 40 hours (or more) per week during the summer.
• Skills: Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Strong verbal and written communication abilities; Team-oriented with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.