Legal Intern

Job Description

Legal Intern | TDIndustries

The Tone:
This is an internship at TDIndustries, located in Dallas, TX. TDIndustries is a premier employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company, delivering full-lifecycle building solutions that power critical environments like hospitals, schools, and data centers across Texas and the Southwest. This Legal Intern role offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic in-house legal department, focusing on critical contract management and risk assessment within the construction industry. You will contribute directly to the company’s operational excellence and strategic legal support, while learning within a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Dallas, TX

• Team: Legal team, in-house
• Mission: Support the legal team with contract management and risk assessment within the construction industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Origami contract workflow platform

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contract Workflow: Document existing contract management workflows in preparation for the implementation of the new Origami contract workflow platform.
• AI Development: Support artificial intelligence learning initiatives by identifying construction-related risks within contracts and contributing to the development of AI training datasets.
• Risk Management: Learn and assist with comprehensive construction contract risk assessment and the development of effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research and assist legal team members and internal clients in understanding complex contract terms, conditions, clauses, schedules, and any unusual project requirements.
• Legal Support: Accompany attorneys to various legal proceedings such as mediations, depositions, and hearings, and communicate professionally with internal and external clients to gather necessary information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completion of 2L year towards a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, with required Contracts coursework completed.
• Experience: Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and eligibility to work 40 hours or more per week during the summer.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proactive, detail-oriented, team-focused mindset.