Legal Intern

Elm Street; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Legal Intern at Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) will assist the Chief Legal Officer and support a broad range of nonprofit and real-estate related matters. You will gain exposure to contracts, governance, and compliance within a mission-driven urban development setting.

You will help with due diligence, research, and coordination with outside counsel and internal teams, contributing to practical legal resources and internal processes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (rising 3L preferred).
• Strong interest in real-estate, nonprofit law, or community development.
• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Alignment with 3CDC’s mission of equitable urban development.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and organize contracts related to real-estate acquisitions, leases, financing, events, sponsorship, district management, and development.
• Support due diligence efforts including review of title and associated documents.
• Conduct legal research on real-estate, nonprofit, municipal, and corporate law topics.
• Maintain corporate governance records and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams.
• Prepare summaries, templates, and internal legal resources, including internal contract management system.
• Meet regularly with business teams and Chief Legal Officer to perform legal work for the organization.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Mission alignment

Real estate knowledge

Nonprofit law

Education

Law student enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a tax‑exempt nonprofit focused on revitalizing Cincinnati’s urban core, particularly the Central Business District and Over‑the‑Rhine. Partnering with the City of Cincinnati and the corporate community, 3CDC works to create a vibrant downtown through development, programming, and district management, supported by a team of roughly 140 full‑time and 180 part‑time staff.

3CDC At-a-Glance:

• 3CDC has contributed to more than $2B in development across Downtown and OTR, including civic spaces, mixed‑income housing, and mixed‑use projects.
• The organization manages nearly 700K square feet of commercial space, ~200 apartment units, and 5,900+ parking spaces, generating $51M+ annually.
• 3CDC oversees seven civic spaces, hosting nearly 1,600 free events each year.
• 3CDC also manages the Downtown Cincinnati and OTR South Special Improvement Districts, providing clean and safe services, outreach, beautification, and marketing.

Why Join Us?

At 3CDC, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where your contributions make a tangible impact on the community. This role offers meaningful industry experience, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to strengthening and energizing Cincinnati’s urban core.

Job Summary

The Legal Intern will support 3CDC’s Chief Legal Officer and all legal work for the organization by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to nonprofit operations and real‑estate development. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to real‑estate transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and nonprofit law in a mission‑driven, community‑focused environment.

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts related to real‑estate acquisitions, leases, financing, events, sponsorship, district management, and development.
• Support due diligence efforts including review of title and associated documents.
• Conduct legal research on real‑estate, nonprofit, municipal, and corporate law topics.
• Assist with maintaining corporate governance records and compliance documentation.
• Support coordination with outside counsel and internal teams.
• Help prepare summaries, templates, and internal legal resources, including assisting with internal contract management system.
• Meet regularly with business teams and Chief Legal Officer to perform legal work for the organization.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (rising 3L preferred).
• Strong interest in real‑estate, nonprofit law, or community development.
• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Alignment with 3CDC’s mission of equitable urban development.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Adequate mobility to move throughout the office environment.
• Clear verbal communication and active listening capabilities.
• Strong cognitive abilities including analysis, problem‑solving, instruction, decision‑making, and interpretation.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and manage stress effectively.