About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
Job Description Summary
The Legal and Compliance Intern will assist members of the marketing operations department in the general areas of legal and regulatory compliance as it pertains to the areas of affordable housing, fair housing, and other various applicable federal/state/local laws. The Legal and Compliance Intern will report to the Manager of Legal and Compliance - Marketing Operations and will be responsible for assisting with marketing matters, including project management, governance matters, compliance and policy issues, brokerage compliance matters, and general legal research.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Research, draft, review, and revise memoranda on topics such as real estate and regulatory compliance law. Work with various National Marketing Operations and Client Marketing teams to gain knowledge of their respective functions and role within the broader property marketing support strategy. Follow established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s). Assist in maintaining general marketing governance functions. Research legal compliance issues at federal, state, or local level and compile guidelines and summaries. Research Real Estate Brokerage issues at federal, state, or local level and compile guidelines and summaries. Assist with other special projects and programs as requested
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Enrolled as an active student in Juris Doctor program at ABA accredited law school with expected graduation in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrated effective communication to prepare and explain compliance reporting to key business leaders and the Company’s support and functional groups. Skilled proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, and completed required memoranda and reports in a paperless environment. Proven analytical capabilities and ability to deliver quality results while meeting compressed deadlines. Ability to develop and manage project work plans and timelines. Understanding of complex legal concepts and terminology. Knowledge of the rules of confidentiality and privilege. Familiarity with search engines in order to perform legal research. Ability to work independently in a self-directed fashion as well as collaboratively. Preferred but not required: Business/marketing background with experience in corporate governance, compliance matters, or general corporate.
The Greystar Summer Internship Program is a 10-week immersive opportunity in which interns discover new skills and gain hands-on experience while working for the leading multifamily real estate developer, investor, owner, and operator. Through supportive coaching and professional guidance, the Greystar Internship expands on classroom knowledge, helping you translate your experience into a successful and rewarding career.
The compensation range for this position is $25 per hour.
This internship is remote, with the option for a hybrid schedule if you are located near one of our office locations. We encourage local interns to take advantage of this flexibility and engage in person as needed
The Greystar Intern Program will run from June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so apply today!
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and/or quarterly bonus based on budget.
Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar’s compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization.
Benefits Offered for Temporary Team Members:
Employee Assistance ProgramPaid sick time
For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.