Legal Intern

Location: St. Louis, MO 

Job Type: Part-time, temporary

Job Description:

Gardner Capital is seeking a high-performing and driven part-time Legal Intern to provide support to the legal department in St. Louis, MO. Gardner Capital is an affordable housing and renewable energy developer, investor, and tax credit syndicator with a nationwide presence. Gardner Capital is committed to improving families’ well-being through the provision of quality, affordable housing and clean reliable solar-generated electricity. 

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Legal Intern position include, but are not limited to: 

  • Review and provide revisions to real estate title commitments, surveys, contracts, and closing documents 
  • Draft deal structure chars for tax credit syndication, solar development, and development projects 
  • Submit and maintain all tax ID’s 
  • Organize legal documents 
  • Manage executive signature requests 
  • Perform research and support activities on various projects 
  • Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Office of General Counsel 

Preferred Qualities: 

  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail 
  • Self-motivation and a sense of urgency 
  • Prioritizes conflicting needs – handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadlines 
  • Very strong interpersonal skills 
  • Excellent communication skills and positive interaction with others 
  • Ability to build relationships with steak-holders, including internal staff and external partners 
  • A strong work ethic and diligence with follow-through 
  • General computer skills – proficiency with MS Office is necessary 
  • Interest in internal and external communication, real estate, affordable housing and renewable energy are all preferred 

For all inquiries or applications, please contact Megan Barnes at [email protected].