2026 Summer Intern Legal

Colliers International Valuation & Advisory Services

Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers its not our success that sets us apart its how we achieve it. Our people are passionate take ownership and always do whats right for our clients people and communities.

Why Colliers

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Colliers Mortgage is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Legal Intern to join our Legal Department for the 2026 Summer Internship Program. Working directly under the supervision of the General Counsel this internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the legal and regulatory framework that supports a national commercial real estate finance platform.

You will learn how the in-house legal function operates within a commercial mortgage banking and securities firm supporting loan origination servicing asset management and corporate operations.

THE PROGRAM

Spanning roughly 10 weeks from early June through early to mid-August 2026 the Legal Internship is designed to offer a mix of practical project work legal research assignments and structured learning sessions. You will collaborate closely with attorneys and senior management across Colliers Mortgage and Colliers Securities gaining direct insight into the businesss legal compliance and operational aspects.

By the end of this internship you will have developed a professional understanding of:

The role of in-house counsel in a financial services organization
The legal and regulatory framework surrounding commercial mortgage banking and securities
Key agreements used in real estate finance including loan documents engagement letters and servicing agreements
Contract review risk analysis and negotiation principles
Corporate governance and entity management
Data privacy licensing and compliance considerations
The intersection of legal credit and business operations in supporting company growth

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Current enrollment in a pre-law or accredited law school program
Demonstrated interest in real estate finance or corporate law
Strong legal research and writing skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
Professional communication skills both written and verbal
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw LexisNexis) is preferred

JOB EXPECTATIONS

This internship is on-site in our Downtown Minneapolis office. Regular and reliable attendance MondayThursday (Fridays off) is required. You will work closely with the General Counsel and other members of the leadership team in a collaborative fast-paced environment that emphasizes mentorship learning and professional development.

COMPENSATION

Pursuant to the laws regarding job postings where the position is located in Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Minneapolis MN

Hourly wage for this role is $20.00/hr

Our compensation ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Direct applicants only please no agencies.

Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race creed origin marital status sexual orientation age otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact

Required Experience:

Intern

Make your next move an expert one.At Colliers its not our success that sets us apart its how we achieve it. Our people are passionate take ownership and always do whats right for our clients people and communities.Why ColliersOur enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers c...